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.

of that, and

were staying home for dinner, with Isaac

made a couple more dishes and called everyone in around an hour later when the food was

Watson is not around, so you would

“It’s a

shot him a look. “Lie

were vegetarian: eggplant risotto, chickpea crepes, omelets, escalivada, and potato and cod soup, with only a

that she booked

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

would make the

was holding his fork, looking hesitant

he was going to apply for leave, Erin

his head—it was just a half-day’s

in the afternoon, so he could perhaps skip work only

buying,” James said, clearly trying to curry Isaac’s favor. “May

up at James, naturally seeing through

“Fine,” Isaac said quietly.

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she was sitting

left on a date,

on the couch, looking depressed, so Irene went

pouted. “I want Aunt Erin to

has to work,” Irene