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 he nodded. “I’ll remember next

staying home for dinner, with Isaac telling James to

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

would all have to

said, “It’s

him a look. “Lie

chickpea crepes, omelets, escalivada, and potato and cod soup,

booked a plane

had not eaten well since Mrs. Watson got sick when she returned,

Isaac would

was holding his fork,

was going to apply for leave, Erin shot him a

his head—it was just a half-day’s leave,

he could perhaps skip work only in the

trying to curry Isaac’s favor.

James, naturally seeing through

“Fine,” Isaac said quietly.

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was sitting on the

and James left on a date, leaving just her

couch, looking depressed, so Irene went to stand beside him and asked, “What’s

Erin to stay. I want to play

has to work,” Irene