A Life Debt Repaid novel (John and Cordy) novel Chapter 1506

As their eyes met, Sam turned frantic and averted his. "Of course."

"Really?" Quinn asked.

"Would I lie to you?" Sam asked a little grumpily.

"And you didn't bring her back?" Quinn asked.

"I'm on a schedule, and it'd be taxing for her if I bought her along," Sam said, making things up as he went along. "I'll bring her along when things are less busy."

"Is she pretty?" Quinn pressed.

"What, have I ever picked an ugly one?" Sam snorted smugly. "You know I prefer curvaceous types, and there are plenty of those abroad."

"Do you have a photo?"

Sam was silent for a while and eventually said, "Yeah."

"Can I see it?"

"What, does she have to pass your assessment?"

"Just curious about the girl who can tempt you to settle down," Quinn replied.

"You'd be humbled." Sam hastily came up with an excuse.

"I won't," Quinn said, determined.

"You'll see her when I bring her home." Sam refused nonetheless.

"I would like to see a photo now."

"No, she's not that photogenic. It'd be slander against her."

"Why do you keep refusing? Because there's no such person?"

"Do you think I'm not over you, Quinn?" Sam snapped in annoyance. "Don't worry, I'm very detached and I'd never cling to you."

"When did you ever cling to me?" She suddenly flashed a lonely smile.