A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 784

Bob said, "That depends on you. You're the public figure-we just have to find a date that’s most convenient for you."

"You're that reluctant to marry me, huh?" Cora asked.

Bob's fingers clenched on his steering wheel, but his tone remained exceedingly relaxed. "I mean, we could just get our marriage registered right now."

Cora laughed in amusement. "I mean, it's just that... You respect me too much every time. I know you're doing it for my sake, but I have this nagging feeling you're not proactive enough."

"I'm not worried about the hassle. Let me put it this way-1 can hold a grand wedding and make babies for you here and now, so what say you?"

"Bob!" Cora blushed from his teasing. "My uncle's here."

"Just pretend I'm not here," Jay said. "I'll get off if you want to start making babies right then.1'

"You too?!" Cora pouted.

The atmosphere in the car returned to normal soon enough, though Bob and Jay traded discreet glances.

not needed when it

Manor, Nancy promptly brought a girl whom

was pretty and carried herself like a

had assumed she was Jay's type: quiet, sweet, and

could tell immediately that Jay didn't like the girl. He preferred someone vivacious, beautiful yet alluring, and down-to-earth... In other words, Zoe

was great at concealing his emotions. He willingly took the girl on a stroll in the back garden

they went, sighing, "That's one load off my shoulders if this

feel any spark between them,"

Nancy snapped

saw Zoe today," Cora said, mentioning what

didn't make

Jay's house,"

Nancy's shock was

brought him home and nursed

Nancy’s brow furrowed.

normal, ma’am. Nothing at all surprising," Bob said beside them, seemingly indifferent. "It's been years, though... Or have