A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 997

That tone of his... Why did Patrick sound like a pouting lover?

Still, Cordy didn't dwell on it and simply assumed that there was less hostility between Patrick and Sean just then.

Nonetheless, Sean seemed to not care about Patrick's outburst. In fact, he was calm, as if used to the latter’s petty temper and almost tolerating it.

"I was checking in on John," he replied casually.

Patirck's face dropped, as if he only remembered at that instant that John and Cordy were rescued together from the fire.

John had left the banquet hall early on, but ultimately ended up being found with Cordy.

That could only mean John returned later to save Cordy.

a little upset that John got to be the hero

Cordy nor Sean paid Patrick any attention as various expressions alternated obviously over his face, with various thoughts crossed his

at Sean, clearly eager to know

fact, she already wanted to ask Patrick how John was doing once she was wheeled out of the emergency room. Alas, she could not speak, and

to

to know him better, Cordy noted that Sean was a

safe, and his condition is no different from yours, if a little serious. He's already admitted, and Nana's with him. Either way, he's fine, though he might not look that handsome now and he still suffers from

next moment that his rib must've broken when that chandelier fell right

of his injuries, and her chest hurt at the very thought. In fact, the emotions involved would still be there even if she restrained

and turned to look at

that, Patrick returned his gaze, the emotions in his

the matter, however, since there was no way he could hide

condition, especially since

in to rescue Cordy told him how John tried to carry Cordy out of the banquet hall... Plus, what could Sean or Patrick do if Cordy's emotions got the better of her and she tried