A Life Debt Repaid novel (John and Cordy) novel Chapter 1274

It had been a silly argument and refusal to give in that drove Jesse and his daughter Evelyn apart, and it was the greatest regret he had in life.

"I'm fine now, Cordy," he said quietly, still enfeebled having just regained consciousness.

Cordy nodded quietly in his arms, tears covering her cheeks as she sobbed.

"Cordy." John walked up to take her out of Jesse's arms.

Naturally, he was not jealous—he just knew that Cordy was embarrassed that she was crying like a baby.

Cordy naturally seized the moment to lean on John's chest, hiding her face there to conceal her tears.

Still, Jesse was a little worried, so John gave him an assuring look and mouthed, "She's just too happy."

Jesse nodded in turn.

Perhaps because he had just regained consciousness, he appeared more kindly and actually lacked his usual edge and imposing presence.

"How do you feel, Grandfather?" Sean asked.

"Just a little weak," Jesse replied. "Otherwise, I'm fine."

"Should I call the rest of the family?"

"Not right now. Let me have a few days to recover," Sean said quickly—he would rather they not see him so weak.

"Okay." Sean nodded. "The doctors said you still need to stay for a while. You've woken up from a long coma, so most of your body still can't keep up. You should spend time here to rest and rehabilitate."

"Yeah," Jesse replied.

"I'll stay here to keep you company," Sean offered.

"And who's going to manage the family business with you gone?" Jesse asked.

He could actually hear them talking around him while he was in a coma and was therefore aware of everything that had happened—including the Lynds' attempt on his life and subsequent rest, as well as Cordy telling him that she married John just this morning.