A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 284

When Jessica heard the door open and turned to see Cordy, her expression betrayed neither anger nor displeasure.

In fact, she actually appeared calm. "Oh! You're here too, Miss Sachs?

What a coincidence."

Cordy was actually left at a loss by Jessica's unexpectedly cordial greeting.

Given her family's connections, Jessica probably knew all about Cordy's relationship with John. In fact, Cordy was positive Jessica also knew that Dicky was Cordy's son.

Cordy had no idea if Jessica truly liked John and therefore didn't mind her presence, or if she was confident that no woman could steal John from her ... Or perhaps, her composure was a front for John's sake.

Whatever the reason maybe, Cordy's presence was inappropriate given John and Jessica's engagement.

And unlike Jessica, Cordy wasn't that carefree enough to play it off.

"Dicky's pronunciation is bad, so I'm giving him remedial lessons," she explained flatly.

he's hiring a private tutor for Dicky for that. So, it's you?" Jessica exclaimed in surprise. There was no hostility in her voice at

on Dicky.

is really understanding," Jessica praised, appearing cheerful

wouldn't peg Jessica for the calculative type, and the harmless persona she projected was completely different from the fake innocence

confident, cheerful and down to earth; whereas Noel always appeared very vulnerable and reluctantly

women, though the opinion of men

It must be difficult for you to come every night

gratitude was simply her flaunting to Cordy that she

didn't argue as she had no

Cordy replied flatly, before turning to John. "Dicky has no issues with his pronunciation now, so

on her shoes,

still early," she refused right

be an eyesore to Jessica... Although it seemed Jessica was already after

she put on her shoes,

had to stop him before he

to escort me? If so, under what pretext? And are you really accompanying another woman when your own fiancee is in your apartment? Have you considered her feelings? There's a limit to how low you