A Life Debt Repaid

As their eyes met, Sam turned frantic and averted his. “Of course.”

“Really?” Quinn asked.

“Would I lie to you?” Sam asked a little grumpily.

“And you didn’t bring her back?” Quinn asked.

“I’m on a schedule, and it’d be taxing for her if I bought her along,” Sam said, making things up as he went along. “I’ll bring her along when things are less busy.”

“Is she pretty?” Quinn pressed.

“What, have I ever picked an ugly one?” Sam snorted smugly. “You know I prefer curvaceous types, and there are plenty of those abroad.”

“Do you have a photo?”

Sam was silent for a while and eventually said, “Yeah.” “Can I see it?”

“What, does she have to pass your assessment?”

who can tempt you to settle down,” Quinn

be humbled.” Sam hastily came

Quinn said,

her when I bring

like to see

be slander against her.” “Why do you

you think I’m not over you, Quinn?” Sam snapped in annoyance. “Don’t worry, I’m very detached

you ever cling to me?” She suddenly

hurt Sam to see her like that, but he did not let it

far beyond his

got up. “I need

lips, quietly

washroom, Sam kept his head lowered over the sink and kept washing his hands repeatedly

strode over, turning off the tap. “You’d wash off your skin at

paper towels. “Thanks.” “Honestly, why hurt yourself like this? Fight for her if you love her,” Bob said, leaning against the wall and watching Sam dry

there was no way he could