Chapter 984
A Life Debt Repaid
That was why the crowd felt sympathetic towards Nana.
âLast but not least, I must thank my husband, Lucas,â Nana continued.
She said the words âmy husbandâ with apparent love, but John merely watched her quietly, pursing his lips as he did so.
âI never believed in love, and was convinced that only my family would love me in this life. I also believed that I had no right to love, what with my poor healthâ¦until the day I met you. Thatâs when I found out that I can be loved too, and was capable of loving someone so much. You complete me, and Iâm thankful you came into my life.â
Nanaâs eyes welled with tears as she finished; it was an especially moving sight as it glinted against the spotlight.
Johnâs Adamâs apple shifted, but he remained silent nevertheless.
At the same time, Nana spoke through her tears, âYou are my world, Lucas.
I love you⦠So, so much.â
Earnest, sentimental declarations of love always stole hearts, do they not?
And it had to be a frail girl who couldnât stop her tears.
Even so, John never responded until the emcee prompted him. âSuch stirring words from your brideâ¦
Donât you have anything to say, Lucas?â
John remained silent, leaving the scene rather awkward.
Nonetheless, the emcee was experienced enough to smooth things over and quickly said, âOur bridegroom must be too emotional, heâs worried heâd cry as soon as he speaks. But thatâs fine-itâs his big day, so letâs give him more time and encouragement!â
He certainly stirred the crowd, and they clapped for him while a staff member quickly handed John a mic.
John slowly took it, and told Nana, âIâm lucky to have you.â
Nanaâs tears streamed out of the corner of her eyes.
Tears of bliss were certainly a beautiful thingâ¦
At the same time, a teardrop trickled out of Cordyâs eye too.
She couldnât control it, and it came without warning-it was only when she noticed it that she realized that she was crying.
It was ironic considering how many times she repeated that she was over John, that she didnât love him anymoreâ¦only to lose composure when she faced the harsh reality.
Nonetheless, a warm large hand wiped the tear and the stain off her cheek.
Noticing that, Cordy immediately mumbled, âIâm sorry.â
She was certainly apologetic, finding herself a right scumbag-how could she shed tears for another man in front of her boyfriend?
Nonetheless, Patrick told her solemnly, âIâm lending you my shoulder for two minutes-you only get to mount him for two minutes.â
Cordy stared at him blankly in turn, and he corrected himself when he saw the look in her eyes. âFine, you can have another three minutes. Thatâs a grand total of five minutes, yâknow.â
Cordy laughed despite hertears-how could he be so petty?
âWait, why are you laughing? Youâre scaring me, Cordy-â
Cordy had already thrown herself into his arms before he could finish, hiding her head in his chest.
He could pick out the faint, fresh scent her body carried.
It wasnât perfume, but the scent only her body carried.
He held her in turn, and said, âTodayâs the last time you cry for him. Youâre forbidden from crying for anyone from now on-not even me. Because Iâll always make you smile.â
Yes.
She was certain Patrick would only bring her happiness from now on.
And this was the last time she cried for John Levine.
Henceforth, they would just be strangersâ¦