The Runaway Groom

Chapter 292

Isaac said, “Forget it, I wasn’t thinking straight. We could just give Mrs. Watson a call-”

“I should go back,” Irene said, cutting him short.

She wanted to go home and check on Tommy anyway. Moreover, Mrs. Watson would be busy caring for their baby, and would not have time to bring Isaac a change of clothes.

She walked up to Isaac, and since he was sitting on his bed, she appeared much taller than him-his face was just reaching her chest.

Still, he reached out to gather her in his arms.

Irene smiled as she gave him a gentle shove. “Not afraid to be seen again?”

“Let them see,” Isaac growled.

Looking at him tenderly, Irene leaned in to kiss his forehead. “You’re hurt, so get some rest. I’ll be right. back after checking on Tommy.”

“Okay,” he said softly.

Irene headed out and returned to the mansion in a taxi.

been caring for Tommy meticulously. The baby could recognize faces now, and he was so happy to see Irene that he flailed his

not, since she was still in her dirty

bath. I’ll be right back, okay?” she said as she headed to the shower,

pick him up, and he was still sniffling miserably in

him a peck on the cheek, Irene comforted him, “It’s alright, baby. Mommy’s

Mee…” the baby

eyes widened in surprise and delight.

was almost unintelligible, but

eyes welled with tears of excitement,

understand how her spirits soared

doze off in Irene’s arms. Isaac was waiting for her at the hospital, so she had to carefully hand him over to Mrs. Watson again, who asked softly, “Are you going out again,

before he comes back. I’m

her. “I won’t leave the house. I’ll ask Jimmy to

Irene nodded.

“Wargh!”

sensing that it was not Irene holding him,

had to take him back, gently rocking him and coaxing him

two hours passed by the time Irene got Isaac’s clothes and returned to the hospital. She took a taxi again, since she told Jimmy to stay and help Mrs.