The Runaway Groom

The Runaway Groom Chapter 879

As James was forced to play with them, Tommy shouted from up front, “Uncle James, I’m over here! Come and get me!”

At the same time, Erin called from behind, “I’m here!”

James was speechless. Who was he supposed to go for?

“Don’t move, both of you! I’m coming!”

“Over here, over here!” Tommy waved excitedly at him.

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Meanwhile Isaac entered the house to find Irene washing some food ingredients.

“You left work early?” he asked.

Irene turned, and seeing that it was him, she said, “I could say the same about you.”

He took the ingredients off her hands, saying, “I’ve made a reservation at a restaurant. We’ll be eating outside—you don’t have to cook.”

“I’ve already made soup. A few more dishes and I’ll be done,” she said. “How about we eat out tomorrow instead? Just stay home for the day.”

Most of the ingredients were washed and ready to be cooked—they would go bad if left around.

“Also, you should call us ahead of time if you’re taking us out to eat,” Irene pointed out just then.

did not think of that, and he nodded.

staying home for dinner, with Isaac telling James to cancel the

was there as well, Irene made a couple more dishes and called everyone in around an hour

you would all have to bear with

said, “It’s

a look. “Lie all

were vegetarian: eggplant risotto, chickpea crepes, omelets, escalivada, and potato and cod

that she booked a plane ticket for tomorrow

eaten well since Mrs. Watson got sick when she returned, Irene suggested lunch outside

Isaac would make the

holding his fork,

leave,

shook his head—it was just a half-day’s leave, not the whole

was in the afternoon, so he could perhaps skip work only

buying,” James said, clearly trying to

at James, naturally seeing through

“Fine,” Isaac said quietly.

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was sitting

James left on a date, leaving just her and

was sprawled on the couch, looking depressed, so Irene went to stand beside

want Aunt Erin to stay. I want

has to work,”