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 conversation had

out to grasp her wrist with such force that it felt like he was going to

she didn't cry

accepted John's lashing

don't have any feelings for me," John hissed, looking straight into her eyes, various emotions

didn't reply

who'd accept such things lying down.

I too get frightened when faced with

with your own power! I

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

to you?" John

even smart enough to guess that her unwavering determination had something

by my own volition," Cordy replied honestly, not wanting to

no need to hide

it off cleanly,

for each other even though

you agree

"Yes."

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