A Life Debt Repaid novel (John and Cordy) novel Chapter 1091

Cordy's outburst left Sean stunned for seconds, but before he could speak, Cordy said, "Please."

Sean's heart skipped a beat, and he saw Cordy's eyes moist with tears even as she watched him. "Don't stop me if you consider me family."

He really must not, because she did not want to trivialize Sean's sacrifice for her.

"You're not really protecting me like this," Cordy added. "Did you think I'd feel comfortable living on if you died today? There are times when living is no better than dying—I know exactly how that feels because I've been depressed before."

"Just say yes," Patrick suddenly said.

Sean turned toward him in surprise—was he really still siding with Cordy now? Was he not supposed to be head over heels for her?!

Nonetheless, Patrick held Sean's gaze and said, "Cordy's right. She would feel guilty for the rest of her life if you died for her sake. Just say yes."

Patrick knew all too well that Cordy would suffer if she did not try to save John Levine for the rest of her life, and he did not want her to live in such anguish.

Sean pursed his lips, though he could not say what was on the tip of his tongue.

"I'll live," Cordy promised him again just then. "I'll prioritize myself when push comes to shove!"

"Fine," Sean finally relented, if only Cordy said 'please'—he could never say no to her.

That was why John was right when he said that Sean would get soft on her if he did not lock her up—and it happened just as John predicted.

"But you have to promise me—don't push yourself!" Sean insisted.

"Yeah," Cordy promised.

Suddenly, Patrick said, "I'm going in too."

Sean was really speechless just then. "Could you not make things worse right now?!"

"I'm not. I'm following you," Patrick told Sean calmly and was not arguing hot-headedly for once.

And that calm was why Sean could not get harsh with him, and he turned to Cordy instead.