A Life Debt Repaid novel (John and Cordy) novel Chapter 1478

Ryan seemed to notice she had been sleeping outside and wanted to send her away. "Quinn, you don't have to stay with me all the time."

"No, your parents insisted that I stay with you until they're back," Quinn said, rejecting him right away.

"That's unnecessary," Ryan said. "There's no reason to put everyone through so much."

"It doesn't matter as long as you get better."

"Get better…" Scorn was clear in Ryan's eyes.

"I've told you, Ryan—it doesn't matter if you're missing a limb." Quinn did her best to reason with him. "You have such a great mind that can still contribute to the world. Have you forgotten your ambition? Are you giving up already?"

"I don't want to give up," Ryan replied, shaking his head.

Even so, he was just aggrieved.

How did this happen to him?! It was just so unfair!

His work has merit and contributes to humankind, and this was what he got? How was he going to stay calm and rational in this world with a missing leg?!

"You have to be strong Ryan," Quinn said.

"Quinn," Ryan said, and Quinn watched as he worked hard to extend his hand.

"Do you want a drink?" she quickly asked.

"No," Ryan said. "I want to hold your hand."

Quinn did a double take, her first reaction being to say no.

"Can't I?" Ryan asked.

"No." Quinn quickly pushed his hand down. "I'm worried I'd hurt you with all your injuries."