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

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

so happy!"

no excuse

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

by his enthusiasm. Even as she tried to glare into his eyes to make him let go, all she found was

raced as she watched his face inched closer to hers; she was conflicted,

to kiss? They had just confirmed

instant she was about to stop him, realizing her double-standard-why was she allowed to kiss him, but

a limit

brief struggle with herself, she closed her

wanted a fresh start, it was time to get used to

when an angry bellow

promptly jumped away from each other like burglars caught in the

glowering, and looked