A Life Debt Repaid novel (John and Cordy) novel Chapter 994

"Let me down…" Cordy tried to reason with John. "We don't have to die together."

"No one's dying," John told her in no uncertain terms. "I saved you once before. I can do it again."

Cordy had more to say, but he snapped, "Don't say anything. Save your strength—we’ll survive this."

And with those words, she could clearly feel his footsteps picking up pace.

She closed her eyes, and stayed silent.

She had already troubled him far too much—she really shouldn’t keep dragging him down.

And with that, John carried her on piggyback as he charged towards the entrance.

Cordy felt her body aching all over, but clenched her teeth to stop herself from crying out loud. She leaned over John's back, hearing his rushed breathing.

There were a few times when he seemed to stumble, but he picked himself up again right after.

He never wasted a single second.

Cordy was almost fainting amidst the fire and smoke, but he still carried her and hurried forward.

Just as she was about to lose consciousness completely, she seemed to spot several figures rushing straight into the fire towards them.

She had no idea who they were, but they were saved if they were allies of the Cranstons.

If they were Lynds, however, John might live, but Cordy’s death was assured.

However, there was no time for it.

Cordy blacked out, and almost at the same moment, John dropped to his knees, his body having reached its limit.

Even then, he never let go of Cordy and used his own body to cushion her fall.

At the same time, the silhouettes rushed towards them and promptly threw the fire blankets over them, as well as attaching breathing masks to their faces.

"Help her…" John groaned, still retaining his consciousness somehow.

Though he was unable to move, he was still able to talk and ask them to help Cordy.

"Don't worry."