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.

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.

"Zoe, actually..."

go of things." Zoe cut Cordy

"What?” Cordy was shocked.

Jay, everything was good between us that night. Yet, the next day, he went hugging another woman,

that I was thinking too much. Affection really can just

me?" Cordy really hated doubting Zoe,

Zoe possibly suddenly fancy another person in such terrible

worried that Zoe might fall prey

fast and I was worried you might

Easy? Zoe?

she was immersed in the entertainment circle that was

a person for eight whole years, for goodness'

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, and

so shocked she

hear