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?”

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

stiffened. This was the first time they spoke

felt awkward

“Hey…”

you afraid?”

her gaze–there was no way she wasn’t afraid at the

she could tell that Isaac was no villain from the fact that he held a blade, but did

you push me

most indulgent moment in her life, Irene actually found

actually felt regret when she realized she had

didn’t know that he was the man she had been with. Somehow, what she once thought was a mistake

was clearly a rebellious act–a gesture of dissatisfaction she made against Lionel’s

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

“Do you really hate

nodded as hard as

as she was forced to

felt like he knew her crystalline, watery gaze -as if he had met her before. Yet,

in your mind?”