A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 975

Patrick seemed really lethargic at first, but became energetic again the moment Cordy kissed him on the cheek. He turned and gaped at her.

He was certainly flabbergasted, and caught with disbelief that she would actually give him a kiss.

“Go to bed soon," Cordy told him, feeling a little creeped out from his stare.

Maybe she shouldn't have done that-restraint wasn't his strong suit.

She could tell that he was so delighted he could dance, but couldn't he at least hide it a little?!

“Cordy."

Patrick caught her just as she turned to leave, and her heart skipped a beat again.

She really shouldn't have teased him-give him an inch, and he'd want a mile.

surprise, he pulled her into his arms; her face was planted into his chest, almost

struggled, trying to free herself as she snapped grumpily, "Are you

so happy!"

no excuse for

simply cupped her puffy cheeks and said teasingly, "I'd never do that-l love you

by his enthusiasm. Even as she tried to glare into his eyes to make him let go, all she found was his overly passionate gaze. Suddenly, she was unable to say

to hers; she was conflicted, unsure if she

supposed to kiss? They had just confirmed their

herself the instant she was about to stop him, realizing her double-standard-why was she allowed to kiss him, but he wasn't

should be a

a brief struggle with herself,

she wanted a fresh start, it was

angry bellow echoed. "What

jumped away from each other like burglars caught in the

glowering, and looked a