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

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

didn't cry out

John's lashing

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

reply to

who'd accept such things lying down. You wouldn't let go of things so easily, just because the Levines and Stuarts forced

god. I too get frightened when faced with powerful forces

own power! I can’t believe that

her lips. Before John, it would seem like she could hide nothing. He could see through

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

enough to guess that her

by my own volition," Cordy

there was no need to hide

off cleanly, everything should be laid out

they could avoid longing for each other

you agree

"Yes."

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