Chapter 997

That tone of his… Why did Patrick sound like a pouting lover?

Still, Cordy didn’t dwell on it and simply assumed that there was less hostility between Patrick and Sean just then.

Nonetheless, Sean seemed to not care about Patrick's outburst. In fact, he was calm, as if used to the latter’s petty temper and almost tolerating it.

"I was checking in on John," he replied casually.

Patirck's face dropped, as if he only remembered at that instant that John and Cordy were rescued together from the fire.

John had left the banquet hall early on, but ultimately ended up being found with Cordy.

That could only mean John returned later to save Cordy.

Patrick certainly felt a little upset that John got to be the hero who saved the damsel in distress.

However, neither Cordy nor Sean paid Patrick any attention as various expressions alternated obviously over his face, with various thoughts crossing his mind.

Cordy was staring at Sean, clearly eager to know more.

In fact, she already wante