A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 344

Bob whipped out the stack of cash he had, appearing a little grumpy. "Well,

I only have three grand. That's it." "I need forty," Zoe said, ultimately giving in.

"Just hold on. I'll gather the money."

Bob did not say another word, let alone ask her what the money was for as he promptly called all his friends to get the cash, even if it was a rarity in this day and age.

In fact, Bob had to make over ten calls and drive around the city to take the cash from his friends.

Eventually, they gathered the forty grand Zoe needed and had to keep the cash in a large sack.

"Is that really all you need?" Bob asked her just then, as if worried it was not enough.

"Yes," Zoe replied.

"Til make a direct withdrawal tomorrow once my bank opens tomorrow," Bob quickly said.

"You don't have to-"

a very generous financier,"

the plump side, but he was still somewhat good looking. His casual wear only made him appear even more of a manchild and naturally affable and way less regal then he made himself out

just being nice, but I don't know when I can ever pay you back. I

was kidding?" Bob asked, suddenly seriously just

Zoe stared at him.

He wasn't?!

if he was serious... What respectable girl would ever get

now... It lasted a while, but

here," Bob growled grumpily

a finger on a

I've never

Zoe was actually stunned.

it to you this way-l've had feelings for you since I was a kid, but I only took you up as a bro because you were never interested in me. Hell, there was this time I had flowers and gifts and all, ready to

to be hurting as he mentioned that. The scene back then seemed just like yesterday, and

left gaping at Bob-she never felt that Bob was interested in her, let alone notice her there

my feelings buried deep so that you won't get caught in an awkward spot, and always kept up appearances by being buddies with you. Honestly, you don't know how much it hurts me to see you being depressed over Jay-there were so many times I wanted to come clean, but I was worried that we'd be less than friends after. Do

brings all the girls to the yard," Zoe

you!" Bob was clearly fumbling for words and deflated just then. "I mean, I go drinking at nightclubs all the time, but I never

said anything." Zoe

to Bob again, just as she always felt