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."

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

her cheeks. "I just

alighted once they drove to the hospital, with Eagle following Irene in silence, his head lowered as he stared at

Irene asked,

huffed. “I'd come even if he didn't call,” Irene told her. “I'm never going to

take care of myself?" Lulu

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

can't you? Fine. Get

pursed her

by her bed and held her hand just then. "I'll stop 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 than friends—don't

gave Irene's

cry from what it used to be, and even Irene would not have recognized Lulu if she did not know what Lulu looked like before. It was certainly a lot less attractive than before as well, and it was already amazing that she could recover to her current