A Life Debt Repaid novel (John and Cordy) novel Chapter 1083

John shook his head ever so slightly.

The Lynds would never trust him, let alone allow a ticking time bomb to leave.

In fact, they would kill him whether he talked—sooner if he did.

"I promise you with my life, Lucas." Nana persisted nonetheless. "Just tell us where the documents are, and I can take you away with me. We'll leave this place forever and never come back!"

"That's impossible," John said feebly, just as he did not want to drag Nana down with him.

He could tell that Nana would have no place in the family because of this either. In fact, if the Lynds were feeling a little less forgiving, she would be dealt with the same way he was.

In fact, that was why he returned to Nana's room when he realized he had nowhere to run. Most importantly, he could make it clear to the Lynds that Nana was innocent, that she chose to side with her family instead of him.

Even if they wanted to fault her, they would have to take that into consideration and be lenient toward Nana.

"This manor is only that huge. They'll eventually find the documents—you don't have to suffer for it." Nana continued to persuade him. "Nothing's more important than staying alive, Lucas. You'd have nothing if you're dead."

"And you shouldn't waste your time. I'm not going to talk," John said with considerable difficulty.

Nana looked at him with more hatred than pain just then.

How much more did she have to prostrate herself before him?

Did he feel nothing for her at all?!

"Don't push me, Lucas." Nana was choking with tears even as she threatened him.

John stayed silent, which said everything she needed to know.

Nana was left laughing crazily as her tears streamed, and she snapped at one of the bodyguards, "Get me the whip!"