The Runaway Groom

Chapter 338

Irene did not really have an appetite in the first place, and even less so after learning hints about Isaac’s past.

As a child, Irene herself had been constantly pushed around by Lionel. She could not do everything as she wanted, and life was less than happy.

But when compared to Isaac, she was–at the very least, her parents were not murdered.

Considering that, and the fact that Isaac himself was almost killed too, she could imagine how harsh life had been for him and could not help sympathizing.

James perceived her mood right then, and said, “Well, we’re going to return the favor soon.”

Irene nodded, but since she was eager to eat, she got to her feet and said. “You boys finish up here. I’ll go check on Tommy–Isaac is probably hungry now.”

When she returned to their room, however, Tommy was already asleep.

Isaac was in bed, his eyes closed–there was no telling if she was asleep or napping.

She walked quietly up to him, arching her back to get a look at his face.

“Isaac?” she whispered.

When he slowly opened his eyes, she said tenderly, “You should have dinner. The food would get cold.”

move, and merely watched her quietly.

pursed her lips. “What’s that

even as he reached out to fiddle a dangling lock of her

you fallen in love before you met

getting into relationships, just as she never

medical license was

suddenly ask about it… what

So that it was fair because she kept someone

her gaze just then, blinking her starry eyes as she softly said,

darkneed a little, but he

away and lied. “He was an

he handsome?” Isaac

hottest guy back then. All the girls

“If he’s your upperclassman, he’s a doctor right now, yes? He’s not as rich as I am,

laughed in amusement from his childish

smile fade, she asked, “Have you been involved with

should get dinner,” Isaac suddenly said, evading the question

“You haven’t answered me. Be honest–did you fall for

emphasis on