A Life Debt Repaid novel (John and Cordy) novel Chapter 1281

Jesse's expression was dark—Sean had never once disobeyed him before.

Patrick was surprised that Sean would suddenly step between them too.

Still, before Jesse flipped out, Cordy quickly said, "Sean, please."

Sean pursed his lips, but he was determined.

"Just come here for a moment." Cordy tried to pull him along.

Sean still did not move.

Cordy shot him a look then—she had been coaxing Jesse every day she spent with him, speaking highly of both Sean and Patrick. She really doubted that Jesse was not swayed at all after her month-long effort.

Moreover, Jesse was a man of principles and had a reputation to maintain. There was no way he would physically harm Patrick even if he did not acknowledge Sean and Patrick's relationship—all it would do was embarrass him, just as he would have to defend his actions to the Stuarts.

If there was punishment, it would be thrown at Sean.

Sean had to be smart enough to understand that, but it was also understandable people get flustered when their loved ones are at stake.

Cordy could understand that Sean was being serious about Patrick or he would not have come clean to the family readily. However, she did not expect Sean to blindly cover for Patrick to such an extent either.

Still, Sean seemed to come to his senses when he saw the look in her eyes, and he moved aside with her.

Jesse's scowl did not fade—he would not have bothered himself with Sean and Patrick's affair if Cordy had not worked so hard on him over the last month.

If he was feeling a little drastic, he would just kick them out.

And now, he was given grief too?!

Inhaling deeply, he slowly said, "As an old friend of your grandfather's, I can look the other way for his sake."

Patrick could not hide his delight at those words, and his grin was so broad that Jesse was left scowling.