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.”

reaching out

ward,

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

Ricky?” she asked, happy to

at the food

course,” Sheryl replied. “The food is as

much Sheryl was caring for

now consider him her own

mind, and gave her a tender

her head. “No. In the end,

couldn’t be denied that Samantha

and Lionel’s

long since gotten over it since Lionel’s passing, while Samantha received her just deserts for

birth, and he wasn’t a bad

making her more sympathetic even though she still

of her unpleasant past, and so

Sheryl smiled and gave Irene a gentle smack before asking, “Are you

Irene replied. “I’ve already

about anything with me here, actually. Just take good