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?”

brushing his fingers over her hair. There was only warmth in his heart when he held her, and he felt like he

so thankful you were the one that night,” he

time they

actually felt awkward and

“Hey…”

afraid?” he

no way she wasn’t afraid at the

he held a blade, but did not harm her.

you push me away?” he asked

the most indulgent moment in her life, Irene actually found

felt regret when she realized

Somehow, what she once thought was a mistake turned out not to be one at

clearly a rebellious act–a gesture of dissatisfaction

Instead, she smiled at him. “Because I get

in return. “Do you really hate me that

as hard as she

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

if he had met her before. Yet, he was unable

your mind?”