A Life Debt Repaid novel (John and Cordy) novel Chapter 1380

Quinn stared out of the window and smiled in relief—she really did not have to demand too much from Sam. He was never that meticulous, and the fact that his attitude toward her changed was already good enough.

They had all the time they needed, after all.

Once back at the hotel, they packed their bags and headed to the airport, though it was a ten-hour flight for them to finally get home.

They headed straight to the hospital after they returned, where Marvin was already transferred to a normal ward, and Lindsay was feeding him when they arrived.

Ryan was there too—he had probably returned after finishing work at the capital, and he was scowling when he saw Sam and Quinn. "You two went abroad for days while Dad wasn't even fit enough to leave ICU. How carefree."

Sam stayed silent, clearly not caring to answer.

Ryan could tell that much as well, but he always thought Sam insignificant and did not care how Sam reacted to him.

Nonetheless, Quinn stepped up and explained, "We had your parents' permission. Things aren't looking good at Saunderia, so Sam and I are trying to secure a joint venture that could help turn things around."

She was starting to defend Sam often these days, almost as if she considered herself his—Ryan's derisive words for him certainly upset her.

"So what?" Ryan snorted contemptuously, though he was only more annoyed that Quinn was clearly siding with Sam.

Before this, he always felt that Quinn cared about him, but that feeling was fading even more now.