The Runaway Groom

The Runaway Groom Chapter 246

Irene was naturally relieved to have Isaac’s men standing guard.

She headed to the elevator, when Ricky happened to arrive, appearing tense. “Where’s Tommy? Is he better now? Can I visit him?”

Irene calmly studied Ricky’s face, intending to find a tell and perceive if his anxiety was feigned.

However, he appeared to be too good an actor–she found nothing!

“Come with me, Ricky.” She entered the elevator and

pressed the button to head downstairs.

“Is there something you need?” Ricky asked.

“Yeah,” Irene answered quickly.

“What is it?”

“I’ll tell you later,” Irene replied.

did not say anything

elevator stopped, Irene left the elevator

the parking lot behind the hospital, leading

take me here?” Ricky

uncertain.

ensured that there was no one around before she answered him. “I have a question–are you sure my mother told you

from her and it showed

-face was lacking as Irene stared into his eyes, he nervously

anyone that Tommy’s sick–especially you. I know her, and she always keeps her promise. Not to mention, she has even less reason

what?” Ricky forced

I remember correctly, you seemed to know that Tommy got sick as soon as you called me. Only my mother and myself know, and if neither of us told you, how did you know that

became speechless and frantic right then,

gaze was darting evasively.

“I…”

but stopped as if a cat got

tongue.

laced Tommy’s formula milk, didn’t you?” Irene asked, now certain that Ricky was

“No, I didn’t mean to do it… I never wanted

almost hysterical, but it was clear he