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

humbled.” Sam hastily

Quinn

when I bring

like to see a

she’s not that photogenic. It’d be slander against her.” “Why do you

not over you, Quinn?” Sam snapped in annoyance. “Don’t worry, I’m very detached and I’d never

cling to me?” She

her like that, but he did

far beyond his

up.

her lips, quietly

the sink

over, turning off the tap. “You’d wash off

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 kept his

was no way he could