A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 984

That was why the crowd felt sympathetic towards Nana.

’Last but not least, I must thank my husband, Lucas," Nana continued.

She said the words 'my husband' with apparent love, but John merely watched her quietly, pursing his lips as he did so.

"I never believed in love, and was convinced that only my family would love me in this life. I also believed that I had no right to love, what with my poor health...until the day I met you. That's when I found out that I can be loved too, and was capable of loving someone so much. You complete me, and I'm thankful you came into my life."

Nana's eyes welled with tears as she finished; it was an especially moving sight as it glinted against the spotlight.

John's Adam's apple shifted, but he remained silent nevertheless.

At the same time, Nana spoke through her tears, "You are my world, Lucas.

I love you... So, so much."

Earnest, sentimental declarations of love always stole hearts, do they not?

to be a frail girl who couldn't stop

so, John never responded until the emcee prompted him. "Such stirring words from

remained silent, leaving the

smooth things over and quickly said, "Our bridegroom must be too emotional, he's worried he'd cry as soon as he speaks. But that's fine-it's his

stirred the crowd, and they clapped for him while

told Nana, "I'm lucky

out of the corner of

were certainly a beautiful

a teardrop trickled

without warning-it was only when she noticed

how many times she repeated that she was over John, that she didn't love him anymore...only

warm large hand wiped the tear

Cordy immediately mumbled, "I’m

she shed tears

you my shoulder for two minutes-you only get to mount

stared at him blankly in turn, and he corrected himself when he saw the look in her eyes. "Fine, you can have another three minutes.