A Life Debt Repaid novel (John and Cordy) novel Chapter 1299

Bob asked Sam just then, "Why don't you leave with her?"

Sam ignored him and kept clinking glasses or chatting with the many guests in the hall.

Bob smiled, speechless.

Sam was certainly good at pretending, but how long would that last?

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After Quinn returned to her room, she removed her makeup, took a bath, and got dressed in casual clothing before laying down on the huge, luxurious hotel bed.

She was obviously exhausted but somehow could not fall asleep as she was wondering where Sam would be staying tonight.

She had checked the lodging records, and this room was allocated to her and Sam.

Did that mean they are sharing the room again? In that case, when would he return?

Her heart palpitated, and she simply could not fall asleep.

She got out of bed to get a glass of water before sitting on the chaise lounge beside the glass wall to take in the stunning nightscape of the capital.

One would expect nothing less from the heart of a nation—even late into the night, it was illuminated with mesmerizing myriad colored radiance.

Quinn was left dazzled by the sight when her phone jingled with a notification.

She tapped on it, pausing for a moment, surprised that Ryan would suddenly text her.

[I heard you're in the capital, Quinn?]

[Yeah. Cordy's second wedding is being held here.]

[I'll text you after I speak to him.]

Quinn put away her phone, taking a deep breath and continuing to look out at the city skyline beyond.

She used to love Ryan—he was like a brother to her, doting on her and offering her warmth.

On the other hand, Sam was despicable—bullying her since she was a child, persistently gaining pleasure from making her cry.

Later on, the Saunders took her in after her parents died in an accident. Concerned that she did not feel like she belonged, they even arranged for her to marry into the family.

She was sure that she would be marrying Ryan, since her parents and his were always joking about it. They could also tell that she and Ryan were close, while she was basically enemies with Sam.

However, on the day when they were supposed to be married…