A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 987

John frowned; Nana clearly sensed his displeasure, but refused to let go of his neck anyway.

“We’re a lawfully married couple now, Lucas,” she said.

“Quit messing around. I need to tend to our guests soon.” John tried to push her away, his impatience evident.

“Yes, you can do it soon. It won’t take that long…” Nana retorted, staring at him fixedly in the eyes.

“Don’t play around. The doctor insisted you shouldn’t do anything taxing.”

“I don’t care.”

“But I do,” John breathed, very slowly and clearly.

Nana beamed, clearly elated by his words. “So you love me? You don’t want me to die?”

“Yeah,” John replied, though that was only because he knew all too well that he wasn’t going to survive if Nana died anyway.

he told her again. “I’m going to drop

you would?” Nana asked, still refusing to let go. “And aren’t you tired, holding yourself up? There’s no body

doctor said you cant afford any mishaps, given

But are you really

health is

answering the

important than anything

since she was never going to get the answer she wanted.

pursed her lips in

let alone having sex with me. But can’t we at least kiss now that we’re married?” Nana pressed, her

simply stood

a response, Nana became demanding.’I want

and Nana’s tears welled

he’s choosing abstinence for Cord/s sake? Is he really refusing to touch

around John’s neck and pulling herself towards him

just as she was about to reach his lips, John pulled away and left without hesitation, leaving her alone