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

her wrist with such force that it felt like

she didn't cry

simply accepted John's lashing out

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

reply to

someone who'd accept such things lying down. You wouldn't let go of things so easily, just

I too get frightened when faced with powerful

with your own power! I can’t believe

bit her lips. Before John, it would seem like she

say to you?" John asked calmly, shoving his

met her in private and was even smart enough to guess that her unwavering

own volition,"

no need

it off cleanly, everything should be laid out plainly

each other

agree to

"Yes."

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