A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 1197

Stunned, their eyes met for seconds before Cordy quickly pushed John away and turned her back on him.

They had been so close she spaced out for a moment, but she still felt John's hot breath becoming rushed.She could also feel her own heart racing wildly, while her cheeks burned.She took a deep breath to calm herself, deciding that she had been a little careless just then.

"That was great, Mommy! Do your best!" Richard quickly exclaimed just then, cheering her on as he noticed the awkwardness between his parents.

Cordy slowly calmed down as well and seriously learned baking from John while quietly keeping his distance.

Naturally, he did not step out of line either—in fact, he was paying considerable attention not to get too close since he felt her aversion.

making cookies, which were a

accomplishment, especially

your cookies are

amazing, Mommy! This

should try my mommy's cookies too.It's her first

she did not hold back from praising

than what I

actually embarrassed from all the unrestrained praise.It was fine coming from Richard

Wendy not mind that Cordy used to be with John? After she was done with the

immune to the atmosphere in the room and the complicated web of relationships between everyone in said room.She returned to her study and kept working—she had no idea how long Richard would film his vlog, but she figured that they would not be staying for dinner.She dilly-dallied until it was past six before finally