A Life Debt Repaid novel (John and Cordy) novel Chapter 1284

Everyone was dressed formally and elegantly, none of them doing anything out of line since Jesse was present.

Even Paul Cranston—who was usually dissatisfied with the favoritism Jesse showed to Sean—was afraid to say more.

Naturally, he could not help throwing some barbs at Sean's way from time to time, but Jesse's glare would be enough to silence him.

Surprisingly, Patrick was allowed in the family photo as well.

Even the man himself was surprised—while Jesse had grown to accept him, it was not difficult to tell that the man was exasperated whenever he looked at Patrick.

He was probably wondering how his legacy ended up ruined because of Patrick, but it was quite simply a mystery…

Under the directions of the staff, everyone stood in position. Then, with a few brisk snaps of the camera shutter, the digital copy of their photo was soon displayed on a huge screen.

Everyone was smiling happily, even if some were reluctant. It was a picture of one big happy family.

They all certainly felt something then and would suddenly agree that nothing was more important than family…

Still, the Cranstons started to leave after the photo session, leaving just Cordy and John.

Cordy stopped Sean. "Hey, Sean?"

Sean looked at her, since he was going to send Jesse home.

"You should stay with us," Cordy said.

"Why?"

"Take some photos with Patrick," Cordy suggested quietly.

Sean was a little hesitant—it did cross his mind, but they were still two grown men…

Still, he became eager with Cordy's offer, and Cordy kept goading him. "You have Grandfather's approval, so let's take some photos in commemoration of you and Patrick and then with us as well."

Sean glanced at Patrick, who was poring over his phone and shrugging nonchalantly, "Your call."