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 hands for a

did not, since she was

back, okay?” she said as she

and pick him up, and he was still sniffling miserably in

the cheek, Irene comforted

Mee…” the baby

eyes widened in surprise and

almost unintelligible, but it did sound

excitement, and she showered

her little darling! Only mothers would understand

had been crying too hard, Tommy began to doze off in Irene’s arms. Isaac was waiting for her at the hospital, so she had to

it will be a few days before he comes

won’t leave the house. I’ll ask

Irene nodded.

“Wargh!”

sensing that it was not Irene holding him, Tommy started to bawl in Mrs.

had to take him back, gently rocking him and coaxing

a taxi again, since she told Jimmy to stay and help Mrs. Watson with what she needed. When Irene returned to Isaac’s ward, she