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?”

curious about the girl who can tempt you to settle down,” Quinn

Sam hastily

Quinn

her when I bring her

would like to see a photo

be slander against her.” “Why do

snapped in annoyance. “Don’t worry, I’m very detached and I’d never

you ever cling to me?” She suddenly flashed a

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

was now far beyond his

got up. “I

her lips, quietly

Sam kept his head lowered over the sink and kept washing his hands

“You’d wash off your

nodded as Bob handed him 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 his hands, but he still

word, since there was no way he could