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.

their conversation had

car door to leave, but John suddenly reached out to grasp her wrist with such force

didn't cry out

simply accepted John's lashing out at

her eyes, various emotions swimming in his

didn't reply

believe that you're someone who'd accept such things lying

I too get frightened when

your own

it would seem like she could hide nothing. He

to you?" John asked calmly, shoving his emotions down

in private and was even smart enough to guess that her unwavering determination had something to

you by my own volition,"

there was no need to hide

off cleanly, everything

each other even though they

you agree to

"Yes."

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