The Runaway Groom

Chapter 361

Irene had seen the person in the photo before–she was sorting a patient’s file for Stephen, and he had told her that the patient had special privilege.

However, the patient’s photo left an impression on her because she resembled Isaac’s mother.

But why did Isaac have a photo of this woman too? Was she the reason he went abroad?

She spaced out as she pondered when the door suddenly opened.

She looked up and found Mrs. Watson standing there, asking, “Ma’am? Sorry, I thought you were asleep, and I saw a light in here…”

Irene tucked the photo inside the envelope and returned it on top of the desk. “I was asleep, and was thinking about reading a book.”

“I see…” Mrs. Watson replied, but she was clearly skeptical.

Irene smiled. “It’s true.”

Mrs. Watsons smiled in return. “And here I thought you can’t sleep because Mr. Jefferson is away.”

Irene was speechless–did Mrs. Watson read her mind?

without really looking, she started to leave. “You should

“It’s fine, ma’am. You should do whatever you want

feebly–was Mrs. Watson under the impression that she was here to reminisce about Isaac since all his

not that

was not gone that long anyway, while she herself was busy and there was also the mess with Whitney. She

fell asleep

all the way to the

was going to call Stephen, however, she remembered that her phone

get it, and could not help feeling a little disappointed

got a little obstinate as well and decided against calling Isaac,

Dr. Carr–I have something to do this morning, so I’ll be coming in late.”

issue with Whitney got to her, and said. “It’s alright–just take

to do. I’ll come in

to you.”

the call, Irene fed Tommy, who was now weaned–thanks to Mrs.

only become more so when he was older, since he was still quite

left Tommy with Mrs.

but she should

lips dry, her eyes lifeless, and her cheeks