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.

she did nothing as she turned away and

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 coax him to sleep.”

Isaac sharply sensed that Irene was restless,

“No,

an act of touching her own face

she added, “I

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

was done changing Tommy’s diapers just then,

caught her wrist as she did. Her hand was very soft and cold to the touch, and he held it in his own. If you’re feeling

She wheeled on him, looking into his eyes.

said nothing, she smiled. “I’ll

her hand out of his

instant

lies nor the