A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 359

There were a couple of reasons why Cordy suspected so.

Firstly, there was warmth in Zoe's voice when she talked about the silver lining. Zoe was not one to lie and cover up her emotions. She was probably trying to convey that an exciting chapter was about to begin in her life.

Secondly, John said that Jay would take care of Zoe. If they could be honest with each other and resolve the misunderstanding between them, she believed it would only be a matter of time till they got together.

"Why do you say so?" Zoe counter-questioned.

Despite the changes that Cordy sensed, traces of Zoe's exaggerated character were still preserved.

Cordy furrowed her brow.

"How could it be possible between me and Jay?! It's good enough if he manages to take care of himself. How would he dare to come close to me? Jay and I..." Zoe paused for a moment before going on, "I admit that I felt upset, having remained single for so many years and waiting for Jay. I cheapened myself so much that I thought it was fine even if he didn't like me and had relationships with other women. I even fantasized that he would come back to me after having his fun outside."

Cordy tightened her grip over her phone, hesitating about saying certain things in her mind.

admit previously that I still had feelings for Jay. I wasn't just lying to you guys, I was lying to myself. I wanted to make myself look carefree and that nothing that Jay did could affect me. But in fact, I was very miserable because of him. Many times, I would pour myself into my work or drown myself with alcohol just so I could forget about

"Zoe, actually..."

now. I've really let go of things."

"What?” Cordy was shocked.

between us that night. Yet, the next day, he went

too much. Affection

bluffing me?" Cordy really hated doubting Zoe, but this was all

possibly suddenly fancy another person in such terrible circumstances

was even starting to get worried that Zoe might fall

tell you about this since it is rather fast and I was worried you might find me easy," Zoe

Easy? Zoe?

was immersed in the entertainment circle that

liked a person for eight whole years, for

I was also scared that you guys were truly concerned for me, so I figured telling the truth was the best." Zoe took a deep breath, as if gathering up her courage,

so shocked she almost

hear