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.

eyes and quickly 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

that Irene was restless, and asked, “Did you

“No, what were you talking about?”

made an act of touching her own face and asked, “Do

she added, “I do feel quite

dinner now so that you can rest

Tommy’s diapers just then, and headed

Her hand was very soft and cold to the touch, and he held it in his own. If you’re feeling burned out, you can

this job.” She wheeled on him, looking into

pursed his lips but said nothing, she smiled. “I’ll go have dinner

her hand out of his

her relaxed expression faded the instant she closed the door behind her.

neither Isaac’s lies nor the