A Life Debt Repaid novel (John and Cordy) novel Chapter 1278

Cordy smiled. "That's the spirit, Grandpa. Also, the doctor said you can go out on a wheelchair—how about I take you on a stroll?"

"Sure," Jesse replied.

As Cordy wheeled Jesse through the hallways of the hospital, she thought to herself that even if she had no idea why Jesse and her mother fought, she would be happy with how things were now.

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Cordy cared for Jesse for over a month before he returned to Cranston Hall.

During that period, the other Cranstons learned that Jesse had regained consciousness as well, and they all came to visit.

Though some of them were more or less jealous that Cordy was always with Jesse, they did not protest given Jesse's authority.

Meanwhile, Richard remained in the capital, just as he would be there for the foreseeable future.

Cordy asked if he was really willing to stay, and Richard's response was resolute.

He would love to stay with his parents, but he was also a young man who should learn to shoulder responsibilities.

While Cordy had no idea what John told their son, Richard's reaction set her mind at ease.

Naturally, John was not staying put after returning to North City either—he would be flying to the capital either day like your typical frequent flier.

Zoe would occasionally complain to Cordy that only she and Jay were the only ones visiting Levine Manor these days. It was even less fun that she had to pit her wits against Nancy, and she felt aggrieved.