A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 1166

Patrick kept his eyes on Cordy even as he continued, "I don't want to force this. I'm tired of it-l admit that I yearned to marry you, the only woman I've ever loved and the one who makes me want to give up on my former life... To start anew. I'd admit I was looking forward to this wedding so much I wanted to make it perfect, so that I won't have regrets. Even so... At this very moment, I regret it."

’’Patrick..."

Tm sorry, Cordy." Patrick apologized.

"No, you don't have to apologize. It's unnecessary..." Cordy murmured, knowing very well that Patrick was suddenly regretful because she did not want her to be sad.

He was convinced that she still loved John, and nothing she said now would work.

She did not want to lie to Patrick, not when he was so pure and innocent.

"I'm sorry for embarrassing you in front of so many guests. It's willful of me, ’ Patrick said, and reached out to take her veil off.

The guests were left stunned, since they did not see a kiss.

and the air between them did

say a word

Patrick said, his fingers clenching on her

head, her tears flowing

idea what she could say, only

no idea if it was love or gratitude

without differentiating that was

raised a hand in reflex to wipe her

to him

he turned toward the guests and

banquet hall erupted in an

since the incident earlier did

was announcing that it was

he having

"I've suddenly changed my mind, and I don't want to