A Life Debt Repaid novel (John and Cordy) novel Chapter 1017

Zoe knew it—she had been celebrating too early.

Jay's upbringing was even more refined than hers, and he would never know his vegetables.

"You don't know?" she asked nonetheless, refusing to give in.

"Ko-ree-an-duh," Jay suddenly replied.

"Not 'corry-under'?" Zoe exclaimed.

Jay smiled visibly and adoringly just then. "Pretty sure it isn't."

"Are you sure?"

"Yep."

"You're sure I won't end up on a clip where I'm flamed for being an insult to mandatory schooling?"

Jay's smile broadened. "You're being paranoid. Not many would use 'coriander' anyway—you can check the live comments when the episode is broadcasted too. I bet you that eight percent of average netizens won't even spell it right."

"That makes me a little more confident, but do you actually know what it is?" Zoe asked. "I'm more concerned about not getting ingredients for dinner than being flamed."

"Actually, coriander is another name for parsley," Jay explained.

"Oh, is that what it is?!" Zoe exclaimed in surprise. "Wait, why would they call it coriander?"

"The production crew is messing around." Jay chuckled.

"Those monsters!" Zoe huffed.

"Come on, let's get it," Jay said and picked up Zoe's basket as if it was natural, adjusting the weight before heading to the farm.

Zoe watched as he left, her eyes unusually moist just then.

But she must admit that she was touched—he was the one who had a lame leg, but he shared her burden anyway.

She quickly ran after him, holding out a hand and offering support.

Jay glanced at her, smiling even more obviously in return.

He liked it when she got close to him on her own will.

"Why do you know so much, Jay?" Zoe asked as she plucked a tuft of parsley when they found it.