A Life Debt Repaid novel (John and Cordy) novel Chapter 622

Even Cordy was really convinced that the man was not his daddy!

Nonetheless, Richard bit his little lip, and tamely returned to his seat, intent on quietly observing how things turned out.

Meanwhile, Cordy drove back to the mansion.

It had been a long night, and it was past 11 PM when they reached home.

She ignored Lucas even as he followed them, walking as she told Richard, "You should be sleeping early while you're still going through puberty, so do that right after you take a shower and remember to have a glass of warm milk before you do. I'll have Winston send it to your room later."

"Okay." Richard nodded while sneaking another peek at Lucas.

What happened to his daddy's face? Was there some sort of accident?

"It's the weekend tomorrow, and the horse riding lesson is at 10 AM," Cordy continued. "You don't have to wake up early for your homework either—sleep in since you're sleeping late tonight. I'll have Winston wake you when the time comes."

"Okay."

"Is there anything you want for breakfast tomorrow? I'll tell Winston too, since he said you haven't been eating well the last few days."

"Nothing. Anything's fine," Richard replied.

"By the way," Cordy said, remembering something just as they reached his room. "Remember to dry your hair before you sleep, or you'll have lingering pain if you sleep with wet hair."

"Okay." Richard nodded tamely before heading inside his room.

The instant after he did so, he poked his head out, obviously staring at Lucas.

Lucas noticed his gaze in turn but did not respond.

Richard smiled at him, however, leaving him frowning.

Cordy stepped between them in turn, blocking Richard's line of sight.

Coming to his senses then, Richard turned toward Cordy, who said, "Time for bed."

"Good night, Mommy," he exclaimed, his delight irrepressible. "Good night, Daddy."

"He's not your daddy," Cordy emphasized.