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.

certainly felt a little upset that John got to be the hero

nor Sean paid Patrick any attention as various expressions alternated

staring at Sean, clearly eager

already wanted to ask Patrick how John was doing once she was wheeled out

to

know him better, Cordy noted that

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

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

her chest hurt at the very thought. In fact, the emotions involved would still

her reaction, and

returned his gaze, the emotions in his face

choice in the matter, however, since there was

since there was no

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