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.

not think of that, and he nodded. “I’ll remember

Isaac

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

you would all have to bear with

“It’s a grand

look. “Lie all you

omelets, escalivada, and potato and cod soup, with only a plate of steamed crayfish and rack of lamb for

she booked a plane ticket for

Mrs. Watson got sick when she returned,

would make the

his fork,

apply for leave, Erin shot him a glare to stop

a half-day’s leave,

in the afternoon, so he could

to curry Isaac’s favor. “May I take half

James, naturally

“Fine,” Isaac said quietly.

–

and she was

James left on a date, leaving just

depressed, so Irene went to stand beside him

Aunt Erin to stay. I want to play with

to work,”