A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 375

Patrick went silent for a while.

Cordy would rather not explain herself, but seeing that Patrick had traveled all the way here, she should at least give him a reason to leave. "I understand your reasoning, and there’s definitely a lot in it for me.

However, I refuse to take part in this grudge match, just as I lack the capacity for it."

"Your families stand at a level far above my reach or recognition, and I don't have that much ambition because all I want is a peaceful life.

Naturally, you can argue that there’s no peace to be had in my life right now, and I’ll admit as much-but at the very least, I wouldn't go out of my way to allow that peace to slip through my grasp by my own doing."

Patrick's Adam's apple rolled, and he suddenly asked, "Because of your son?"

The change in Cordy’s expression was all too obvious.

"It's not that hard to find out," Patrick added bluntly.

the type of person you really are, Mr. Stuart, I

enough to threaten you with your child," Patrick quickly explained. "I certainly know about the saying that mothers are strong. But don't

really aren't going to threaten

take your own destiny upon your own hands? Are

I won't deny that he has feelings for you, there's rarely anyone who has

just met. What makes you think I'd trust you enough to work with you?

and you are a Stuart at the end of the day. In the case where your family kisses and makes up, won't I just be disposed of as an expendable

why I've brought you a gift, Miss Sachs." Patrick suddenly

at him, presuming immediately that he was bribing

she could say no, Patrick said earnestly, "Please, take a

it, and her face dropped the instant she saw what was

expect him to go

end between John Levine and Jessica, I'm the only one who can protect you for the time being. At the very least, if you

Cordy stayed