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.

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

not, since she was still in

back, okay?” she said as

had to make the shower quick and pick him up, and he was still sniffling

the cheek, Irene

Mee…” the baby

widened in surprise and delight. “Did you just say

was almost unintelligible, but it did

welled with tears of excitement, and

her little darling! Only mothers would understand how her spirits soared

Tommy began to doze off in Irene’s arms. Isaac was waiting for her at the hospital, so she had to carefully hand

days before he comes back. I’m counting on you to look after

Watson assured her. “I won’t leave the

Irene nodded.

“Wargh!”

holding him, Tommy started to

him back, gently rocking him and coaxing him

told Jimmy to stay and help Mrs. Watson with what she needed. When Irene returned to