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.

throwing a fit, lying there unmoving

"Why

did not look up, and instead asked, "Do you want to keep being a doctor, or learn

sat beside him,

of becoming a

to Ricky Spencer yet. While the boy could manage things and was smart, he wasn’t fully capable of going independent

tell what she was

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

smiled and pinched her

pushed him away.

improved considerably—he didn’t remember when he last enjoyed himself

loved this

Irene's hand, he said, "Let's register our

and divorce done, and Isaac found that pointless—it only appeared serious and valid if

Irene quickly agreed to it. "But it's late

Isaac nodded.

Sheryl had made dinner and put everything

was coming home to eat, but the boy appeared