A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 622

Even Cordy was really convinced that the man was not his daddy!

Nonetheless, Richard bit his little lip, and tamely returned to his seat, intent on quietly observing how things turned out.

Meanwhile, Cordy drove back to the mansion.

It had been a long night, and it was past 11 PM when they reached home.

She ignored Lucas even as he followed them, walking as she told Richard," You should be sleeping early while you’re still going through puberty, so do that right after you take a shower and remember to have a glass of warm milk before you do. I'll have Winston send it to your room later.’

"Okay." Richard nodded while sneaking another peek at Lucas.

What happened to his daddy's face? Was there some sort of accident?

"It's the weekend tomorrow, and the horse riding lesson is at 10 AM,’

Cordy continued. "You don't have to wake up early for your homework either-sleep in since you're sleeping late tonight. I'll have Winston wake you when the time comes."

"Okay."

I'll tell Winston too, since he said you haven't been eating well the last

fine,"

Cordy said, remembering something just as they reached his room. "Remember to dry your hair before you sleep, or you'll have lingering pain if you sleep with wet

Richard nodded tamely before heading inside

instant after he did so, he poked his head

his gaze in turn

smiled at him,

in turn,

his senses then, Richard turned toward Cordy, who said, "Time

Mommy," he exclaimed, his delight irrepressible. "Good night,

not your daddy,"

Richard corrected himself, staring at Cordy as if

him by his name," Cordy said grumpily. "His

"Good night, Lucas."

"Dicky, right? Good night."

Lucas was not being sarcastic like he

Lucas, who returned her

"Follow me."

floor, where a

to the door, Cordy made herself very clear, saying, "You only get to stay one night. I don't want you to leave anything in