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,"

wear only made him appear even

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

kidding?" Bob asked,

Zoe stared at him.

He wasn't?!

respectable girl would ever get

now... It lasted a while, but there was

here," Bob growled

a

think of me. I've never thought of

Zoe was actually stunned.

bro because you were never interested in me. Hell, there was this time I had flowers and gifts and all, ready to confess my love, only to catch

scene back then seemed just like yesterday, and felt like a splinter that would stay stuck in

left gaping at Bob-she never felt that Bob was interested

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

brings all the girls to the yard," Zoe

Bob was clearly fumbling for words and deflated just then. "I mean,

said

to talk to Bob again, just as she always felt