A Life Debt Repaid

“What?!” Zoe exclaimed in shock.

Beside them, John’s face fell despite being usually stoic.

Still, even before anyone could react, he scooped Cordy up in his arms and left.

Zoe did not hesitate to follow, but Jay reminded her, “We’re the hosts, Zoe.”

“Don’t care.” Zoe was completely unconcerned. “Ask my mom and your sister to handle the guests. I’m going with Cordy!”

Jay hesitated for a moment before deciding to follow since there was no reasoning with Zoe.

Sam and Quinn also realized that something was out of place.

As they pulled away reluctantly, Bob shouted from below, “If you’re done kissing, we’re going to the hospital! Cordy’s going into labor!”

Quinn hurried after them as soon as she hurt, but Sam caught her. “Slow down.

We can catch up.”

as if the banquet for Zoe’s son was actually intended for

poor boy was certainly unlucky to have such unreliable

was immediately

urgent as her

certainly restless. He paced around outside the delivery room, unable to calm down despite his usual calmness and

down, Johnny. We’re all nervous,

promptly shot a look at Zoe, and Jay had to step in.” Don’t worry, Cordy will be fine. It took Zoe a while before too, but

when Zoe went into labor

outside, able to hear Cordy’s cries of pain

palpable, just as they could see John clenching his

to take Quinn’s hand, catching her by surprise since

labor herself soon and

room was getting silent, while John was at his

nurse, “Ask the doctor how it’s going. And tell him a C-section is viable

worry, sir. The doctors will suggest the

you to ask!” John exclaimed a