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."

turned to glance at her just then. “Are you feeling ill, ma'am? You appear

rubbed her cheeks. "I just haven't slept

the hospital, with Eagle following Irene in silence, his head lowered as he stared at her slender figure. Once in Lulu's ward, Irene

Irene asked, "Do

even if he didn't call,” Irene told her.

can't take care of myself?"

to be a bother. However, she was definitely not

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

her

don't want to burden me, but I don't consider you a burden. We are more family

but gave Irene's

was a far cry from what it used to be, and even Irene would not have recognized Lulu if she did not