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.

that John got to be the hero

expressions alternated obviously over his face,

Sean, clearly eager to

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 Patrick could not read her

seemed to

him better, Cordy

different from yours, if a little serious. He's already admitted, and Nana's with him. Either way, he's fine,

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

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

reaction, and

Patrick returned his gaze, the emotions in his face only

no choice in the matter, however, since there was

would ask about John's condition, especially since there was no doubt that John

rescue Cordy told him how John tried to carry Cordy out of the banquet hall... Plus, what could Sean or Patrick do