A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 244

Chapter 244

"Are the feelings between us...so fragile?" John asked.

"There aren't any feelings to talk about between us right now,' Cordy shot back coldly. "Have you forgotten, Mr. Levine? Back then, I promised to try out this relationship and see if it would work. Clearly, this isn't going too well."

"If I said I wouldn't involve you in my engagement with Jessica, would you be willing to wait for me?"

"No," Cordy refused without hesitation.

"Am I that unworthy of your trust?" John said, clenching his fist tightly as his eyes tinged scarlet.

"Yes/ Cordy said, nodding.

John laughed hoarsely, a hint of self-depreciation laced in his voice.

The atmosphere plunged into a sudden silence, and the air was heavy.

The two sat in silence for a long time.

like their

opened the car door to leave, but John suddenly reached out to grasp her wrist with

didn't cry

simply accepted John's

into her eyes, various emotions swimming in his

reply

a low voice, "I also don't believe that you're someone who'd accept such things lying down. You wouldn't let go of things so

too get frightened when faced with powerful forces

you can take on both families with your own power! I can’t believe that you'd compromise so

Before John, it would seem like she could hide nothing.

did my grandfather say to you?" John asked calmly, shoving his emotions

had met her in private and was even smart enough to guess that her unwavering determination had something to do with the

own volition," Cordy

was no need to

break it off cleanly,

they could avoid longing for each other even though they

you agree

"Yes."

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255