A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 1307

"I know you're nice and good at heart, Quinn, but I'd rather you open your eyes," Ryan said, his voice becoming stern. "If you keep going like this, you'll hurt yourself and Sam too."

Quinn was slightly stunned, and as she stared fixedly at Ryan, he continued, "You should know that you're the one who calls the shots in your marriage with Sam—he'd never divorce you as long as our parents are around. But have you considered his feelings in the matter? He can't get a divorce, and the media would have a field day with him if he messes around with other women-he's stuck between a rock and a hard place too."

"But I think-"

"That he likes you? Just because he came for you even if he was drunk?" Ryan demanded.

Quinn nodded-she definitely felt that Sam was into her.

Why else would he go that far?

Forget drunk driving—he would never leave the bar once he started drinking.

And yet, he went to get her just from a phone call despite the downpour and the alcohol.

She had to admit that she was touched, her emotions stirring because of him for the first time.

therefore waited until he got out

over with him—but he

one would ignore you in the same situation. Sam did it merely out of altruism, and his drunk driving was because of his own

"But-"

time to recognize the truth," Ryan said as he looked at Quinn with a pained look in his eyes. "I don't

Quinn was silent.

fight for this—she was convinced that she still stood a chance with

your

"Thanks."

Ryan said, reaching out to pat her head tenderly like he always did

then too, but

would simply change after

hotel as promised and opened the door

me that you would tell me immediately if Sam ever hurts you," he told her. "Don't bottle

she knew even less

on," he

nodded in silence and headed into