A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 281

Be that as it may, Cordy still failed to teach Dicky pronunciation that night.

Cordy couldn't bear pushing him anymore, and so let him sleep early. She would come back tomorrow to continue teaching him.

Once Dicky got in bed, however, he refused to let her go.

She couldn't turn him down, not with that sad puppy face. Hence, she slept with him.

After Dicky fell asleep, his babyish appearance softened her heart. She couldn't resist leaning in to kiss him on the forehead.

She would always be reluctant to part with him.

Just as she was about to leave, Dicky suddenly spoke in his sleep. "Cool hwip... Cool whip..."

Cordy's heart stung; she wondered if she had been too harsh.

She just didn't want Dicky to be ridiculed by his classmates and teachers, so she never realized that she had put him under so much pressure.

Dicky another kiss, feeling slightly guilty about

and tucked him under his blanket

still working at the bar. Seeing her step out, he asked,

need to talk

"Shoot."

days?" she asked. "I'll send him to school and pick him

only goes to school at nine. Will you be leaving

busy with her invitation to tender lately. There were as many meetings

fact, her work schedule tomorrow was arranged all the way

for you, I can have Dicky sent to your home everyday and take him

decided to compromise. "I'll come here instead, but I'll do my best to

"Of course," John nodded.

now,"

Sachs. You need a drink,"

Cordy frowned.

of his chair to bring a bowl from the kitchen. "It's still warm, so it's best to drink