A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 1197

Stunned, their eyes met for seconds before Cordy quickly pushed John away and turned her back on him.

They had been so close she spaced out for a moment, but she still felt John's hot breath becoming rushed.

She could also feel her own heart racing wildly, while her cheeks burned.

She took a deep breath to calm herself, deciding that she had been a little careless just then.

"That was great, Mommy! Do your best!" Richard quickly exclaimed just then, cheering her on as he noticed the awkwardness between his parents.

Cordy slowly calmed down as well and seriously learned baking from John while quietly keeping his distance.

Naturally, he did not step out of line either—in fact, he was paying considerable attention not to get too close since he felt her aversion.

they finished making cookies, which were a little charred but

strong sense of accomplishment, especially with Richard munching while flattering

your cookies are

amazing, Mommy! This is

my mommy's cookies too. It's her first time, but it's really

Cordy as well.

actually embarrassed from all the

Richard since he was her son, but it was definitely awkward coming

that Cordy used to be with

with the cookies, Cordy got a call

the atmosphere in the room and the complicated web of relationships between everyone in said

returned to her study and kept working—she had no idea how long Richard would film his vlog, but she figured that they would not be staying for

until it was past six before finally stepping

one around by then, and she wondered if everyone had