A Life Debt Repaid novel (John and Cordy) novel Chapter 713

Jay then asked, "Where are you staying?"

"Draxton Apartments," Zoe quickly replied.

"You heard her," Jay told the chauffeur.

"Yes, Mr. Parker," the man replied respectfully and started the car.

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The car sped along the broad, quiet streets in silence.

Somehow, the interior of the car was even quieter—one could even hear breathing inside.

It seemed that Zoe was really uncomfortable being alone with Jay in the same room, just like she had been with him at the studio before.

This was a complete repeat of that experience now, and it felt like she was sitting on a carpet of needles.

As such, Zoe kept staring outside the window without turning toward Jay once, therefore not noticing that he was glancing at her a few times.

He watches as she basically pressed herself against the door, trying to keep her distance as much as possible.

Jay tried to speak many times, but he ultimately chose silence.

When they arrived outside her apartment, Zoe quickly opened the door and said, "Thanks for the ride, Mr. Parker."

"Zoe." Jay stopped her, honestly feeling like she was trying to bolt just then.

He really wanted to tell her that she did not have to—that he had a limp.

He would never catch up to her if she went a little faster.

"Your phone," he said then, holding it out to her.

Zoe had actually forgotten about it entirely.

Jay actually wanted to return it for a while now, but he stayed silent because she was clearly being distant.

As such, he chose to stay silent all this while.