A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 339

Zoe said over the phone, "I want to try making it on my own, Quinn."

Quinn swallowed the words she was about to say, tears welling in her eyes.

Meanwhile, Zoe continued, "I know you two care about me, but no one can get me out of this situation except myself. We've been friends for years and you know how much I loved the Levines and how happy I was to be born into their family, but that's all in pieces now... And I don't mean the money, it's my heart. Even if you choose to help me and shelter me, things will stay the same if I can't do this myself."

"No, it's different," Quinn argued. "I'd at least feel safer seeing you, and I understand your need to grow up as a person, but you can't do the same alongside us, and it would be the same. We won't ask questions if you're worried we dote on you too much-you can do what you want!"

"I have my pride. I can't accept your alms without qualms-"

"You think our bond is alms?!" Quinn was actually angry and accusing.

"It's exactly because I treasure it that I refuse to ruin it."

"Zoe-"

"I received your call to tell you that I'm doing my best to live. If the day comes when I'm overwhelmed, or if I'm denied all pride and expectation in life. I'll come to you on my own."

"Zoe!"

two are my back

words,

again, but Zoe

were they

should we do, Cordy?"

her head-she

Zoe's wish, or drag her back,

"I'm really worried she won't survive

doesn't want to trouble us too," Cordy said, pointing out Zoe's true

Quinn's eyes became even more obvious at

kind for her own good. She must've known that we would both upset the Levines if we helped

on the verge of falling. "She's a mess now and she's still worried about us?! I'd never give up on her, even

what she's worried about," Cordy sighed. "That's why she refused

was left growling in disappointment. "Even if she refused our help because she was trying to be

we should just respect her decision," Cordy

turned toward her, Cordy made herself very clear. "Since it's her choice, we should support her. There are times when desperation