The Runaway Groom

Chapter 418

Irene woke up to the faint scent of antiseptic.

It was such a familiar scent that she immediately knew that she was in the hospital.

As she slowly opened her eyes, the lights on the ceiling were so bright that they hurt her eyes.

She closed her eyes, rested for a while before opening them again.

Mrs. Watson had Tommy in her arms. Relieved to see Irene open her eyes, she exclaimed happily, “You’re awake, ma’am!”

Irene wanted to get up, but she suddenly found herself too weak and unable to muster any strength. “The doctor said that you’re very weak and shouldn’t move. You should rest,” Mrs. Watson told her.

Irene glanced at Tommy just then and held out her hands. “Can you give Tommy to me?”

Mrs. Watson put Tommy on her bed, and Irene said, “Let me have a moment.”

Knowing that she wanted to be alone, Mrs. Watson asked, “Is there anything you want to eat? I’ll get it for you.”

Irene had no appetite at all, and told Mrs. Watson as much.

Mrs. Watson sighed and tried to reason with Irene. “You should at least eat something–the doctor is saying that you’re fatigued. Do it for Tommy if not for yourself… I mean, can you even carry Tommy now?”

said, giving in.

said as she left

Irene’s arms, his little hands flapping, grabbing

Tommy in the overalls Irene

any heart, though that was all he

hand

without fussing, though he was not content with lying down, and started to roll around, his

decided that she really was exhausted, and called Sheryl Harris, who asked instantly when she was told, “Are you sick?”

can’t help Mrs.

are you staying in? I’ll be right there,” Sheryl replied.

her, “Melville.”

to Irene at top speed, and asked the instant she saw

even know who her doctor was,

you’re bedridden.” Sheryl was at once worried and annoyed that Irene was not

The hospital is no place for a baby

but what about you?” Sheryl asked.

will return

over to pick up Tommy.

and Sheryl had to gently pry his

“Uh…”

was almost woken by the touch,