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.

a fit, lying there

"Why are you staring at him

instead asked, "Do you want to keep being a doctor, or learn

sat beside him,

always dreamt of becoming a doctor,

boy could manage things and was smart, he wasn’t fully capable

tell what she was

a success story

and pinched her

pushed him away.

they chatted and joked around, Isaac's mood improved considerably—he didn’t remember when he last enjoyed himself

this

he said, "Let's register

get both their marriage and divorce done, and Isaac found that pointless—it only appeared serious and valid if

it.

Isaac nodded.

dinner and put everything on the dining table before

the boy appeared frantic. "O-Oh, I