A Life Debt Repaid novel (John and Cordy) novel Chapter 1117

Cordy was silent as she listened to Richard.

It was true—whenever she took Patrick out on a stroll, they almost always ran into John.

She was actually surprised, since John was never that outgoing, leaving her wondering if he was suffering from cabin fever.

That was the case for Patrick, who was bored out of his mind staying in bed all the time.

Meanwhile, Richard continued seriously, "Daddy didn't have to keep the bandages on his face too, and I heard the doctor telling him repeatedly to take them off or it would hamper his recovery. But Daddy insisted on keeping on the bandages, and now that I think about it, he must be worried that you'd be spooked since his face would look too scary."

Cordy could not quite say how she felt just then.

It was as if there was something missing between them, and she had since resigned herself to give up on him.

Now, she really did not want to remember him—it was fine as long as long as they were both alive, even though they would be apart.

"Also, Daddy would—"

"Dicky." Cordy could not stop herself from cutting him short right then.

As Richard blinked, she said, "I know how your daddy feels—but a relationship goes both ways. He didn't love me when I loved him, and now, he loves me when I don't. That could only mean that we shouldn't be together."

"But…"

"I'm sorry, Dicky," Cordy apologized. "I can't give you the wholesome family you want, but I promise you this—no matter whom I marry and whether I would have more children, you're irreplace to me."

Richard still had more to say, but he bit his lip since Cordy's work phone started ringing.

"I have to work now," she said.

"Okay. I'll be going." Richard was ultimately understanding—he would not actually push her.

Even so, Cordy did not answer her call immediately after Richard was gone.