The Runaway Groom

The Runaway Groom Chapter 233

Irene raised a brow, clearly doubting Isaac’s words.

Henry wouldn’t call him twice if it was ‘nothing‘.

Still, she knew shouldn’t ask if he did not want to tell.

“Don’t you have work?”

“No.”

He walked up to her and wrapped his arms around her, and tightened his embrace when she tried to struggle.

“Don’t. Let me hold you for a moment–that’s all I ask.”

Irene stopped struggling, her heart skipping a beat.

She was still sitting on the bed even as he held her, and her face was against his waist.

She could sense that he was dispirited for some reason, and couldn’t help wrapping her arms around his waist. Concerned, she asked, “What’s wrong?”

said nothing, but he was brushing his fingers over her hair. There was only warmth in his heart when he held her, and

you were the one that night,” he

first time they spoke about it after

actually felt awkward

“Hey…”

afraid?”

way

the fact that he held a blade, but did not harm her. Therefore,

you push me away?” he asked

to their intimacy, the most indulgent moment in her life, Irene actually found no regret

fact, she actually felt regret when she realized she had fallen

just didn’t know that he was the man she had been with. Somehow, what she once thought was a mistake turned out not to be one at

clearly a rebellious act–a gesture

didn’t tell Isaac that. Instead, she smiled at him. “Because I get to

in return. “Do you really hate

as hard

chin, and as she was forced to look up. Their eyes met

watery gaze -as if he had met her before. Yet, he was

your mind?” Irene