A Life Debt Repaid novel (John and Cordy) novel Chapter 1454

In the other chat group, Cordy was assuring Quinn. [You're being paranoid. Zoe and I both think that Sam has changed a lot.]

Quinn replied: [I think so too, and I was even happy that he made amends. But he's not the type to stay still, and I guess I expected too much from him—I wouldn't have been so disappointed otherwise.]

Cordy typed: [Sam was a hellraiser, but I think he's an earnest man. Given his personality, I don't think he'd hide an affair if he really was having one.]

While Quinn was left stunned, Zoe simply watched, afraid to butt in just in case she misspoke.

At the same time, she was impressed with how persuasive Cordy was.

If it were her, she would never be able to convince Quinn of Sam's innocence without exposing him.

Cordy then replied: [Think about it. What is Sam like? Would he hide anything from you after being married to you for so many years?]

[That's why you shouldn't overthink this. Maybe he's just up to something he can't talk to you about yet, and one should always have faith in marriage. Give each other time so that your marriage improves—it takes time for two people to slowly get used to each other.]

Quinn was actually convinced—Sam never hid any of his affairs in the past and would have no reason to do that now.

While she really could cry from sheer frustration before, she was now clearly relieved and would be depressed if not for Cordy.

Zoe agreed. [Cordy's right. You shouldn't overthink this—even someone like me who has a low opinion of Sam thinks he's changed, so don't get the wrong idea.]

Quinn replied: [Okay, I won't.]

As the conversation moved on, Zoe texted Sam in their secret chat group. [You're acting too suspicious, Sam. Quinn's suspecting you of having an affair!]

Sam did not notice the message right away since he was at the meeting and only saw it an hour later when he returned to the office.

He promptly replied: [Don't I deserve some trust?!]