A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 980

Someone else added, 'That's right. Let old Jesse rest. His health is of utmost importance."

Sean nodded, and wheeled 'Jesse' into a lounge reserved forthem. He then spotted Cordy and shot her a knowing look.

Cordy hurried to his side, while everyone else in the banquet watched in slight surprise.

How did she manage to get in Sean's good graces?!

Once they were inside and ensured that no one was eavesdropping, Sean told Cordy, "Jean will definitely come by to visit Jesse. Play along when the time comes."

"Okay." Cordy nodded. Then she asked, "Is Dicky going to be alright at Cranston Hall?"

She had her boy stay there since something might happen today, as she refused to put him in potential danger.

"Don't worry," Sean assured her. "My people are watching him."

■ Right." Cordy nodded.

ensued, until someone

entered, escorted by

She began slowly, "Jesse..."

his best shape right now, so we shouldn't have too many people surrounding him. It may stress him and cause him difficulties in

Sean's intention immediately, and gestured at the others, "Go on, greet our guests. I'll

"Yes, ma'am."

filed out of the lounge,

Jean, who hacked violently just as they reached

worried and concerned. "What's

but you don't look well

Jesse's hand. "I couldn't tell you just now-or anyone else, honestly. Grandfather's lungs have been infected by a virus. He mostly recovered at the hospital, but the doctors told us

worried,"

to talk, especially since you're not that young either. It's fine for someone young and healthy to take the risk, but the elderly shouldn't-Grandfather himself

slightly terrified by

she didn't show it, it was obvious that she was scared as she kept glancing backwards to see that the

know it was that serious, Jesse. I wouldn't have insisted that

endlessly, though it was just a disguise to

to talk," Jean told him quickly. "I'm