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.

type of person you really are, Mr. Stuart, I don't

enough to threaten you with your child," Patrick quickly explained. "I certainly know about the saying that mothers

you really aren't going to threaten me

I just ask... Do you really not want to take your own destiny upon your own hands? Are you going to keep bearing the humiliation

a businessman. Even if I won't deny that he has feelings for you, there's rarely anyone who has such resolve and would stand with one choice to the end, especially

think I'd trust

of the day. In the case where your family kisses and makes up, won't I just be disposed of as an

Sachs." Patrick suddenly

presuming immediately

no, Patrick said earnestly,

her face dropped the instant she saw

go that far to

things end between John Levine and Jessica, I'm the only one

so, Cordy