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."

at her just then. “Are you feeling ill, ma'am?

"I

was relentless back in Franconia—absence certainly makes the heart fonder, not to mention that 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 when she could only lay down

Irene asked, "Do you feel

not to say," Lulu huffed. “I'd come even

can't take care of myself?"

be a bother. However, she was definitely not in a good state and was a little

take care of yourself, can't you? Fine. Get

her lips.

worrying 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

gave

not have recognized Lulu if she did not know what Lulu looked like before. It was