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.

on a smile, though she did nothing as she turned away and took

James to the kitchen while he followed her into the room, where she was changing Tommy’s diapers. Looking up when she heard a knock, she

Irene was

head. “No,

that Isaac had caught on to her, and made an act of touching her own face and asked, “Do I look pale or

she added, “I do

should have dinner now so that you can rest soon.”

Irene was done changing Tommy’s diapers just then, and

Her hand was very soft and cold to the touch,

She wheeled on him,

pursed his lips but said nothing,

that, she pulled her hand out of his

faded the instant she closed the door

wanted neither Isaac’s lies nor the truth.