Cordy suddenly said, "It's alright. You can take your time to consider it. I'm in no hurry."
There was a smile on her face, even as she stubbornly restrained the tears in her eyes.
She could wait—she wouldn’t mind waiting for a couple of days, as it was nothing compared to the years she waited.
She understood John; anyone in his shoes would hesitate.
Most importantly, Nana was no pushover; hell, she just might be smarter and more ruthless than Cordy’s sister Noel. Not to mention, Nana was better at manipulating a man's heart.
It was only natural she had leverage against John.
And with those words, Cordy prepared to turn and leave.
"Cordy." John suddenly stopped her.
Cordy’s heart skipped a beat; suddenly, she was afraid to confront his response.
After all, she was merely avoiding the problems when she said she could wait and could afford him time—now, she wasn’t completely confident John would choose her.
"I'm afraid I’d disappoint you again," John said, his voice clearly restrained.
Cordy felt like her heart suddenly shattered.
So in the end, he chose Nana and was rejecting her.
In reality, she didn’t have to feel upset—his recent actions had already made it very clear, and she was already prepared for it.
But when he actually said it, the sadness she felt in return still caught her off guard.
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