A Life Debt Repaid novel (John and Cordy) novel Chapter 487

Cordy couldn’t help breathing a sigh of relief after following Patrick back to his car.

She was a lot less calm as she appeared—but no one would really be fearless when facing down a barrel.

All she could do was endure, and tell herself that Patrick was worthy of her trust.

If said trust was misplaced…so be it.

"I thought you weren't afraid," Patrick teased, though his tone soon turned stern. "Did you really think yourself invincible, going in to face Jessica alone?!"

Cordy turned to look at him. "You came, didn't you?"

"You'd be dead if I didn't give you that transmitter," Patrick told her somberly.

It was only fortunate that he had been thoughtful, and knew that Jessica was the type who wouldn’t let anything stop her from getting what she wanted.

"Actually, I had you escort me so that you’d protect me. But I won't mind coming alone either," Cordy admitted.

Patrick did a double take, and his tone changed. "Does that mean you knew I'd protect you from the start? That I'd protect you in that meeting? You really are smart, woman, saying nothing while already anticipating my every move. Did it cross your mind that you might not be as important to me as you'd think?"

"You always pay your debts. That's what you said," Cordy said solemnly.

"I could be lying."

"Either way, my gambit paid off."

Patrick was left speechless—so everything he said was pointless, but he was astonished regardless. "You know I prefer men, Cordy. Why'd you trust me so much?"

"That's exactly why I find you worthy of my trust. After all, relationships between men and women are the most fragile thing there is," Cordy said ever so quietly.

Patrick had more to say, because he was certainly upset with the impulsive behavior Cordy exhibited today. After all, if Jessica had hesitated for a moment longer just now, she wouldn’t be able to spare Cordy even if she wanted to.

Even so, he couldn’t bear to scold Cordy at the sight of her calm indifference, and decided to let it go.