A Life Debt Repaid novel (John and Cordy) novel Chapter 1495

Things got a little awkward, though Zoe quickly said, "That's not the same for us."

"How so?" Bob asked.

"I never loved you," Zoe said bluntly. "Of course we can be friends."

Bob was left staring at her—talk about going for the jugular!

What, was she worried she had not hurt him enough and had to keep rubbing salt on his wound?

That was when Zoe deliberately asked Quinn, "Don't you think you wouldn't actually be friends if you were really in love with him?"

Quinn pursed her lips in silence, and it was Sam who said, "Nope. Maybe you find said person not worth your time."

Quinn held her tongue right then, while Zoe shot Sam a glare.

Getting into a relationship and even marrying? He was more suited to be forever alone!

Still, Jay quickly tried to smooth things over. "It's rare for us to gather, and the next time would be my baby's birthday. Open another bottle, Bob. Let's get drunk."

"Yeah," Bob was certainly sharp.

This world where only he got hurt was already a husk, and he did not feel hurt anymore.

He opened a bottle and passed it around the men, while asking the women, "Water or milk, ladies?"

"Just water," Cordy replied politely. "We're fine on our own—just ignore us."

"I'll have a bottle, Bob," Quinn suddenly said.

Everyone turned toward her in surprise since she was not known for her alcoholism—she would never drink if she was not drinking with Cordy and Zoe.

"It's rare for us to hang out, so I'd like something to drink," she said nonchalantly. "I've been stuck with Ryan for a while, and there's no telling when's the next time I can get off."

"How's he now?" Zoe asked in curiosity. "Still hanging by a thread?"