A Life Debt Repaid novel Chapter 868

Of course, she knew that Cordy was congratulating her on her marriage with Jay.

"It's not what you think it is," Zoe said. "We were forced by circumstances and it's all very complicated. It's hard to explain everything over the phone. In short, it's a fake marriage and we'll get a divorce after a while."

A low chuckle sounded from the other side.

"You find it outrageous too, don't you? But… I don't seem to have a choice," Zoe said helplessly.

"I don't find it outrageous," Cordy explained. "I just think you're being wild again."

"What do you mean?" Zoe did not really understand.

"Why would you get a divorce when you finally managed to get married?"

"I did not 'finally manage to get married'…"

"I mean for Jay."

"You and Quinn are overthinking things." Zoe was flabbergasted. "There's nothing between Jay and I."

"That's between you husband and wife. There's no need to explain things to us." Cordy chuckled. "I'm just sending my blessings, that's all."

"It's all fake, what's there to send your blessings for?"

"Zoe, there's actually nothing wrong with being a little more honest."

"I'm very honest," Zoe insisted.

"There are many things that I don't want to say explicitly and would rather wish for you husband and wife to resolve between yourselves and open up to each other. Whatever it is, on this tumultuous journey of romance between you and Jay, you're definitely not the most aggrieved one."

Cordy knew a lot about things between them because John had shared with her previously.

So she knew how much Jay was holding himself back.

In this relationship, the hurt that Zoe experienced was all on the surface. She could vent it out, be upset, and express her hatred.

But Jay could only bury his hurt within. Not only was he unable to talk about it, but he even had to pretend he did not care…

Thankfully, the two of them were finally together after overcoming all the hurdles.

Cordy was not one to be easily fooled by their claim that they got married because they had no choice.

Whatever it was, the cracks in their relationships could only be mended by themselves.

"Oh yes, I must visit your daughter once I'm back." Cordy suddenly thought of Yelena.

With that, Jay left.

Zoe looked at Jay's retreating figure which somehow looked slightly forlorn.

Forlorn?

It was probably because he walked with a limp.

Physical disabilities never failed to invoke pity in others.

"Did Jay come just now?" Cordy asked Zoe over the phone.

"Yes, he did."

"Just when you said that it's impossible for you to love him?" Cordy asked for confirmation.

"Yes."

"Is that fate playing a cruel trick on you two or what?!"

Cordy could not help but smile bitterly.