A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 1282

Even if Jesse was not being particularly nice, he was obviously indicating that he accepted Patrick—the emerald necklace was proof enough.

Patrick turned toward Sean, who gave him an adoring look.

"Don't flirt in front of me!" Jesse snapped right then.

Both men had to restrain themselves right then, while Jesse announced, "Alright, everyone can go about your business. I'm retiring to my room."

"Let me help you, Grandpa," Cordy offered.

"It's alright-Johnny rarely visits the capital. You should spend more time with him..."

"I'll do it," Sean offered.

"No!" Jesse barked, clearly hostile.

"Allow me, then," Patrick volunteered.

Jesse was left glaring at him-was he really a Stuart? Was he so blind he could not tell how hostile he was toward him?!

"I'll treat you like my own grandfather." Patrick simply strode up to Jesse and held him up by his arm without noticing the moody look on his face.

repulsed, but Patrick ignored that

but

at Patrick as

truly a

at Sean when she came to

a double take

Yet another miracle!

"Thanks," Sean said quietly.

"Sure." Cordy smiled.

when

"I know."

"Yeah." Sean nodded.

on them, though," Cordy told him." What if Grandpa harasses

get some rest too- especially John, since he's been traveling around a lot. Don't let

that, he hurried

want,

Sean left, Cordy and John returned

mostly arriving in the evening only

asked casually

until our