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!"

back up plan,

those words, Zoe

tried to call her again, but

Cordy tearfully-how were they

we do,

shook her head-she

wish, or drag her back, kicking and

a child,” Quinn muttered. "I'm really worried she won't survive out there... How could she fend for

or face this by herself-she doesn't want to trouble us too," Cordy said, pointing out

pain in Quinn's eyes became even more obvious at

we would both upset the Levines if

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

about," Cordy sighed. "That's why she

loss for words then and was left growling in disappointment. "Even if she refused our help because she was trying to be noble and was worried that we would suffer because of that, why can't she consider

think we should just respect her decision," Cordy

clear. "Since it's her choice, we should support her.