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.

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

where she was changing Tommy’s diapers. Looking up when she heard a knock, she smiled. “You should go eat. I

Irene was restless, and asked, “Did you

her head. “No, what

made an act of touching

answer, she added, “I do feel

You should have dinner now

diapers just then, and headed outside.

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 give up-”

love this job.” She wheeled on him, looking

lips but said nothing, she smiled. “I’ll

that, she pulled her hand out of his grasp and left the room.

faded the instant

neither Isaac’s lies nor the