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 was no hostility in her voice

and gave up on Dicky. I had no choice but to

boy is really

she projected was completely different from the fake innocence Noel

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

would seem more personable to women, though the opinion of

It must be difficult for you to come every night

she had the upper hand; Cordy certainly could tell that

didn't argue as she had

flatly, before turning to John. "Dicky has

the door. As she put on her shoes, John

still early," she

to Jessica... Although it seemed Jessica was already after her head.

her shoes, she

she had to stop him

me? If so, under what pretext? And are you really accompanying another woman when your