Chasing His Runaway Wife by Jamie Stones

Chapter 79

“Ah, you went to see Manny.” Alaric let out a sigh of relief and asked, “How is his injury?”

“He took a serious hit to his left rib. They might keep him at the hospital. for a few more days. I found him just after he finished getting an IV,” Tabitha replied.

Tabitha’s voice took on a softer tone as she spoke about Emmanuel’s condition, sounding even more gentle than her usual demeanor.

Malcolm, who had kept silent on the sidelines, could not contain his frustration. “Just save the talk about those irrelevant people for later. Let’s eat first.”

Tabitha could not tell whether it was intentional, but the word “irrelevant” seemed to escape through gritted teeth. She could not help but glance at

him.

“That’s right. Go wash your hands and eat, Tabby,” Alaric said.

He guided Tabitha to sit beside him, motioning for Malcolm to take the

seat next to her.

The table was quickly filled with a spread of mouth–watering dishes. There were fish, chicken, and an array of vegetables.

Observing that all the dishes had been served, Malcolm’s satisfaction wast marred by a crease in his brow. The specific dish he had been–anticipating was noticeably absent from the table. He could not help but ask, “Where’s the roasted turkey?”

Malcolm had been away from home when the roasted turkey was prepared, and by the time he returned, Tabitha and Alaric had already

eaten it.

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Tabitha then took the rest to the hospital.

The cook hurriedly asked after explaining about the roasted turkey, “Do you want roasted turkey now, Mr. Sinclair? I could make some now.”

Tabitha seemed to have changed. She had not even left a single portion.

for him.

not only did Tabitha cover for him,

a response from Malcolm, the cook grew uneasy and tentatively offered, “Mr. Sinclair, if

grip on the spoon.

“Hey, Malcolm, you’ve never really liked roasted turkey before. What’s

everyone had a share of

somewhat pitiful

She was only immersed in choosing her food

need,” Malcolm mumbled with a tinge of disappointment.

eat.”

into

come up with amusing stories to liven up the atmosphere. Alaric would

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and. Malcolm staring at each other, almost

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dinner thereby took on

it and find an

wanted to go upstairs

come down at 8 o’clock? ‘How the Grinch Stole

request like that from Alaric. After taking a shower, she

to start and the TV station was

changed into a new set of clothes. Dressed in a high–necked. sweater, Malcolm

now casually falling, partially covering his sharp eyebrows, making him seem a lot

her steps coming to

oblivious to Tabitha’s discomfort. He dragged her to sit beside him

sofa. However, after dragging Tabitha to join

back stiffening instantly, his lips assumed a hint

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like that when he was far from being a fierce creature.

to watch “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” with Alaric. She tried to keep her distance