A Life Debt Repaid novel (John and Cordy) novel Chapter 1455

Cordy typed: [The point is, what do we do to allay Quinn's suspicion?]

Sam had no idea and could not help peeking at Quinn just then.

Quinn was already focused on him, so when he turned, she promptly looked toward him.

As their eyes met, Sam promptly averted his gaze, looking really guilty just then.

Quinn pursed her lips, left perplexed by Sam's recent behavior.

Sam was at a loss too—he did not do anything wrong, so why could he not hold his head high?

He texted the secret chat group: [I don't know.]

And it was the truth.

Zoe thought about it. [How about coming up with some excuse and telling her where you were this morning?]

Cordy replied: [No, that would expose him. We just assured Quinn, so if Sam explains himself right away, Quinn would be sharp enough to tell that we were talking to him. She might blame us, so doing anything now is unnecessary since it'd come off as suspiciously specific denial.]

Zoe responded: [So? What should he do?]

Cordy thought about it. [Actually, I think it's fine to keep things like this.]

Zoe and Sam were both puzzled.

Cordy then elaborated: [The point of a surprise is its unexpectedness. In fact, Quinn would be further surprised if she's feeling disappointed. Just hold on for a few days until your father's birthday, and spring the huge surprise on her.]

Sam remained apprehensive. [Are you sure it'd be a surprise and not a shock? I don't even know if she'll say yes.]

Zoe replied: [You bonehead! Don't you know how Quinn feels about you?]