A Life Debt Repaid novel (John and Cordy) novel Chapter 1479

Sam simply watched as Quinn and Ryan held hands in the ICU, her eyes projecting concern and heartache.

Should he have come? Probably not.

He started to leave as quietly as he came, but he did not go that far.

He stood at the end of the hallway, waiting for a long while until Quinn finally stepped out, and he pretended that he had just arrived.

Quinn was surprised to see him and hurried to him, asking, "What are you doing here, Sam?"

She was delighted, but it seemed to Sam she was upset.

So he was not needed here?!

"Do you want to switch?" Sam asked.

"No," Quinn blurted.

Sam smiled faintly—true, he had been delusional.

Nodding, he started to leave when Quinn explained, "Wait, Sam—I meant I want to stay with you. Your parents will come to switch places with us once they're up."

She somehow felt that he was acting weird, thought it might be because he argued with his parents yesterday.

That was understandable.

Sam wanted to say no, but Quinn had already taken his hand as if it was natural and sat down on the hallway chair.

Sam pursed his lips but ultimately stayed quiet.

They sat together, with Quinn moving very close to him.

Sam did not react, however, even shifting slightly to keep his distance.