The Runaway Groom

Chapter 336

The thud drew Irene back to her senses. Her hand, frozen in the air, moved again as she knocked on the door.

She composed herself as quickly as she could, while James soon opened the door for her, averting his eyes a little when he saw that it was her.

James himself did not understand why he did that… perhaps Irene should not hear their conversation, and it was a sign of guilt?

Nonetheless, Irene was smiling. “Are you guys done here yet? Mrs. Watson has made dinner.”

James studied her then, but her smile was impeccable.

He was relieved inwardly. Maybe she did not hear them, and there were no unnecessary misunderstandings

“We’re just finishing up,” he said.

putting on a smile, though she did

the room, where she was changing Tommy’s diapers. Looking up when she heard a knock, she smiled. “You should go eat. I think Tommy is dozing off. I’ll

Irene was restless, and asked,

head. “No, what were you

had caught on to her, and made an act of touching her own face

added, “I do feel quite tired from work.”

dinner now so that you can rest

was done changing Tommy’s diapers

touch,

wheeled on him, looking into his

but said nothing,

that, she pulled her hand out of his grasp and

the instant she closed the door behind her.

neither Isaac’s lies nor the truth.