The Runaway Groom

Chapter 262

Ricky quickly tried to hide it. “Nothing…”

“Really?” Irene asked as she passed him his glass of water, clearly sounding doubtful.

Ricky averted his gaze, but soon came up with an excuse. “The logistics issue we had? It’s been resolved.”

Irene nodded. “You did well.”

“But you came up with that idea,” Ricky reminded her.

In fact, he was a little jealous. He must admit, their father had insight.

Even though it wasn’t one of Irene’s strengths, Lionel left Spencer Holdings in her care anyway, and she learned. quickly enough to resolve a potential crisis.

“I’m not that older than you. Just keep your mind working, and you’ll surpass me in a few years,” Irene said encouragingly the boy had matured considerably since Lionel’s passing.

Ricky flashed a rare smile. “Alright. Anyway, I think I’m fine here. You still have to take care of Tommy, don’t you? You should go.”

“Okay. Contact me anytime if something comes up,” Irene said as she stood. “Don’t forget your water.”

Ricky replied, reaching out with his good

and left the ward,

then ran into Sheryl on the walkway, who was

Ricky?” she asked, happy

food she was

“The food is as bland as

was surprised by how much Sheryl was

she now consider

seemed to read Irene’s mind, and gave her a tender

In the

that Samantha was

Lionel’s marriage

passing, while Samantha received her just deserts for her heinous

just a child-he couldn’t have chosen his birth, and he wasn’t a bad person. Living with him more or less made Sheryl care about him as

baby too, making her

so said, “Don’t worry, Mom. I’ll take care of you when

petty even you’re a mother yourself now?” Sheryl smiled and gave Irene a gentle smack before asking, “Are you

“I’ve

anything with me here, actually. Just take good care of Tommy,”