A Life Debt Repaid novel (John and Cordy) novel Chapter 393

Chapter 393

"Why?" Cordy asked, working hard to keep herself calm.

"I'll explain when I get back," John replied.

"Are you going to announce your wedding date?" Cordy asked bluntly.

John was left silent for heartbeats, while Cordy made herself very clear." It's already expected. It doesn't affect me at all."

"That's not all-"

"You're scarily selfish, John," she said, putting weight behind every word.

John felt his breath leave his lungs right then.

At the same time, Cordy continued, "Whether this marriage is by your will or otherwise, Jessica Stuart considers you her partner now. It’s a legitimate relationship, so why would you keep clinging to me? Is this fair to her? Sure, I'm not that much of a saint to sympathize with someone who wants me dead, but it still disgusts me how irresponsible you can be-to her and to me."

"I will never marry Jessica Stuart," John repeated, his tone somber and obviously repressing his rage.

"That's your business," Cordy snapped, losing control as well. "You can do whatever you choose. I'm just doing my best to live my life, so could you please stop harassing me?!"

"Just don't come to Rocktown. I promise that from now on, I won't bother you until I've resolved my personal affairs,’ John promised.

"Do you even know who sent me the invitation?!" Cordy demanded in turn." It's William Stuart himself!"

"I know."

"Do you think I would still get to operate a business if I said no to him?"

"The most important thing for you to do is avoid the spotlight. You're drawing too much attention."

"Do you really think I won't draw attention even if I did? I'm an eyesore no matter what I do now, John, and it's all because of you!"

"I will make it up to you.’

"I don't need that!" Cordy snapped, refusing him.''I'm definitely going to that charity ball in Rocktown. Whatever's going on between you and Jessica -whether it's the announcement of your wedding date or a shotgun wedding, it is no skin off my back!"

"Cordy, please just listen to me. Don't get impulsive about this...’