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.

So, it's you?" Jessica exclaimed in surprise. There

and gave up on Dicky. I had no

Dicky broke them? My boy is really

persona she projected was completely different from

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

women,

you. Miss Sachs. It must be difficult for you to come every night to teach

flaunting to Cordy that she had the upper hand; Cordy certainly could

she

John. "Dicky has no issues with his pronunciation now,

put on

still early," she refused right

to Jessica... Although it seemed Jessica was already after her head. "Tell Dicky that I’m leaving

instant she put on her shoes, she stepped out the

was still following her, and she had to stop

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