The Runaway Groom

Irene reluctantly headed to the flight terminal, turning around to wave at Isaac just as she was about to leave.

Isaac stood a head above the rest of the crowd so she could spot him immediately... though he did draw attention wherever he went as well. “I'm going now," she said.

"Yeah," Isaac replied.

Another announcement rang over the speakers just then, and Irene boarded her flight.

She was flying first class, and she quickly put on the sleeping mask and covered herself in the blanket provided. It was spacious and quiet there, and she could sleep comfortably.

Eagle was on hand to receive her as she disembarked, apologizing to her immediately. "I'm sorry, ma'am—I didn't watch over Ms. Adams properly.”

“You're not at fault here," Irene told him. "Even I probably can't stop her even if I was here—she's just that stubborn. Anyway, how is she?" "She's much better," Eagle replied.

"Good."

just then.

rubbed her cheeks. "I just haven't slept well

Isaac was at the peak of his physique! They alighted once they drove to the hospital, with Eagle following Irene in silence, his head lowered as he stared at her slender figure. Once in Lulu's ward, Irene saw that Lulu could sit up

her, Irene asked, "Do you feel

happened? I told him not to say," Lulu huffed. “I'd come even

take care

not want to be a bother. However, she was definitely not in a

care of yourself, can't you? Fine. Get off your bed and show

her lips.

once you're better. I know you don't want to burden me, but I don't consider you a burden. We are more family than friends—don't you think we should have

stayed silent but gave Irene's hand a

used to be, and even Irene would not have recognized Lulu if she did not know what Lulu looked like before. It