The Runaway Groom

Chapter 241

Irene didn’t expect that from Sheryl, and walked up to give her mother a hug from the back. "Thanks, Mom."

Sheryl smiled and patted Irene’s hand.

"You don't have to thank me, silly—I'm your mother. Of course I’ll wish the best for you," she said. She leaned in to whisper into Irene’s ear, saying, "I'm not blind, you know. I saw you two—"

"Mom!" Irene pouted in embarrassment.

"Alright, alright, I won't say it," Sheryl said, before adding solemnly. "Just be happy."

"Don't worry, Mom." Irene assured her.

Sherly laughed. "Okay. I’ll go cook now."

Irene let go of Sheryl, and returned to the couch.

Isaac did not pick up Tommy—he was sitting beside Tommy and staring at the baby, who was blinking his large, round eyes at Isaac.

curious and wasn’t throwing a fit,

water. "Why are

look up, and instead asked, "Do you want to keep

sat beside him, watching

had always dreamt of becoming a doctor, but

yet. While the boy could manage

what she was

a book she left on the table. "I'm studying. Still, if a success story like yourself is willing to share your experience,

smiled and pinched her cheek.

pushed him away. "That

considerably—he didn’t remember when he last enjoyed

loved this

he said, "Let's

done, and Isaac found that pointless—it only

quickly agreed to it. "But it's late

Isaac nodded.

put everything on the dining table before calling them

to see if he was coming home to eat, but the boy appeared frantic. "O-Oh, I don't think I'm