A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 1009

Zoe wasn't trying to provoke Jay or scorning him, but...

Fine, she could admit that it hurt her to see how difficult life was for Jay these days. It was why she blurted out such thoughtless words.

And the look on Jay's face now, she felt like she had wounded him again.

"I mean..." she went on awkwardly. "Don't get me wrong, I just think...”

Even as she quickly tried to explain, she fumbled her words once again- which she seemed to do everytime the situation became tense.

'The doctors told me that chances of recovery are very low. I've tried physiotherapy before as well, but the effect wasn't obvious," Jay said calmly, his emotions inscrutable.novel.xo

But whatever the case may be, he seemed really wounded.

Before Zoe could say more, Jay had Yelena sit on his lap, and steered his wheelchair ahead.

Zoe watched as he left, feeling so guilty she could die.

had a simple lunch after spending the day at the amusement park. Moreover, Yelena was too energetic and never

left. Yelena fell asleep almost instantly once she got

was just talking to Jay a second ago and having

her,” Zoe

that didn't mean one wouldn't tire from carrying her around

find her arms sore

was Jay who was mostly carrying Yelena although

flatly, "I’m

words, he

really hold a

air

her eyes to avoid the awkwardness between them, only

had been a long, tiring day-for both children

finally turned towards her, he

to gently shift Zoe so that she could lean against his shoulder,

Yelena as well, and breathed