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.”

won’t,” Ricky replied, reaching out

left the ward, closing

then ran into Sheryl on the walkway, who was carrying boxes

asked, happy

at the food she was carrying. “You made

is as bland

surprised by how much Sheryl was

consider him her own

mind, and gave her a tender

head. “No. In

that Samantha was

Lionel’s marriage

long since gotten over it since Lionel’s passing, while

and he wasn’t a bad person.

had lost a baby too, making her more sympathetic even though she

of her unpleasant past, and so

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

“I’ve already

You don’t have to worry about anything with me here, actually. Just take good care of Tommy,”