A Life Debt Repaid novel (John and Cordy) novel Chapter 593

The Cranstons all sat down together and enjoyed a calm, peaceful chat before having a meal together.

Cordy's coat was much thicker now, but she still felt very cold and lethargic, which was why she kept yawning.

"Didn't sleep well last night?" Jesse asked in concern. "I've been saying that the hotel is bad, and you should stay here with us."

"I worked a little late last night, so I didn't sleep at the usual hour," Cordy lied.

"Work never ends. Don't work yourself sick," Jesse told her.

"Yes, I’ll be careful."

"Do you want to sleep in your room? I've had the servants prepare it for you, so you could stay here whenever you come back."

"It's alright. I've agreed to have a business discussion with Maron later, so I’ll be leaving soon," Cordy excused herself.

She actually didn’t like being in the company of such a big family, even if everyone was friendly.

Naturally, that friendliness may be skin-deep—or perhaps because she posed no threat to them. It didn’t hurt to be nice to her, either.

Even so, the truth was that the family discord amongst the Cranstons was nothing to be trifled with. In fact, if Jesse wasn’t alive to keep an eye on things, his sons Liam and Paul would have long since turned against each other.

"You're leaving already?" Jesse asked, obviously reluctant to see her go.

"I've come to check out a fashion exhibition anyway, so there's still much to do at North City," Cordy replied. "I'd take a leave to visit you next time."

"When is that?" Jesse asked, seemingly tired of empty promises from her.

Cordy smiled. "Next month. It's my annual leave."

"That's a promise." Jesse smiled. "And stay here instead of at a hotel."

"...Oh, okay," Cordy reluctantly agreed—she had refused Jesse so many times that she started to feel guilty about it.

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At half past two, Cordy received a call from Maron and started to leave.