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 he flailed his

did not, since she was

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

to make the shower quick and pick him up, and he

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

Mee…” the

in surprise and delight. “Did you just say

unintelligible, but it did sound

tears of excitement, and she showered

mothers would understand

at the hospital, so she

be a few days before he comes back. I’m counting

the house. I’ll ask Jimmy to

Irene nodded.

“Wargh!”

if sensing that it was not Irene holding him, Tommy started to bawl

gently rocking him and coaxing him

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. Watson with what she needed.