A Life Debt Repaid

Cordy’s eyes flashed, and John looked down to find himself topless.

He promptly picked up his shirt that was left nearby to cover himself.

Cordy frowned—obviously, she wanted John to get dressed, but it irked her seeing him getting agitated as if she was the one taking advantage of him.

Did he have to be so dramatic? It was not like she hadn’t seen him naked.

Still, she watched as John quickly put his clothes on and said, “I didn’t know when I took it off. I didn’t mean to…”

Then, he quickly got to his feet, ready to leave bed—whether he moved too quickly or he was still drunk and dizzy, he wobbled as he got up.

He looked like he could fall at any moment, so Cordy reached out by instinct to hold him.

However, the instant she touched him, he flinched and shifted away from her… which led to him dropping to the floor with a dull thud.

It was certainly a horrible fall, and it left the man himself stunned, unable to regain his senses even as he lay sprawled on the floor.

Cordy simply stared at John, who was obviously averse to her and would rather fall to his death than let her help him.

a deep breath and told herself not to get upset—that there was nothing between

while until he slowly rose to his feet, looking embarrassed

rarely embarrassed himself so much, after

home,” he said, not forgetting to add, “I still have to take Wendy home

needed so much restraint to stop herself from

react to that if he found out… a heart

Perhaps.

ask my chauffeur to drive you,”

had no reason to keep him—now that he was conscious, he

should always maintain a civilized distance between one

you,” John said, and they left the room

else just then, Cordy told him, “Tell Dicky you’re leaving.

“Okay.”

room, while Cordy waited for him

a while, saying, “I’m

nodded, and they filed down the