A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 981

Cordy returned to the banquet hall, where Patrick was growing restless from waiting for her.

She smiled despite herself-he really was a little impatient, since she was barely away for ten minutes.

’I would’ve gone looking for you if you didn’t come back,” Patrick said a little grumpily as he took her hand.

“What, did you think I’d lose my way?” she retorted in slight annoyance as they returned to their seats.

Patrick, however, said seriously, “You won’t lose your way, but you’re so beautiful everyone would want to kidnap you. It’s not easy for me to get myself a wife. Who would I cry to if she was abducted?”

Cordy was a little speechless-his danger sense was a little too keen.

However, before he could continue, everyone turned towards the stage as the wedding’s emcee started speaking. “Esteemed guests, thank you for taking time off your busy schedules to attend this blessed wedding ceremony of Mr. Lucas Lynch and Miss Nana Lynd. The ceremony shall begin at 12:08 pm. Once again, thank you for coming.”

When the emcee was finished, Patrick whispered into Cordy’s ear, “That’s another ten minutes.”

especially with that conspicuous clock counting down on the

with that frail body of hers? Who knows if

consider you mute if

was once more quite speechless. How awkward did he think it would be if

lips—didn’t she understand that he was

chance with Cordy. However, he was still feeling indignant for Cordy’s sake, especially at

contradictory

at 12:08 pm, a celebratory fanfare resounded, and John

saw Cordy sitting at the table nearest to

twinkle like the brightest stars in the night beneath the slightly dimmed light,

even looking

out to him just

“You

while Cordy and Patrick continued to converse

subtly at John’s words, more or less feeling

and reached out to hold her hand firmly in his, whispering into