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.

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

home for dinner, with Isaac telling James to

dishes and called everyone in around

would all have to

“It’s

a look. “Lie all you

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

mentioned over dinner that she booked

she had not eaten well since Mrs. Watson got sick when she returned, Irene suggested lunch outside

would make

fork, looking hesitant

he was going to apply for leave, Erin shot him a glare

a half-day’s leave, not the

in the afternoon, so he

book the restaurant tomorrow—I’m buying,” James said, clearly trying to curry Isaac’s favor. “May I take half

James,

“Fine,” Isaac said quietly.

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took leave from work the next day, and she was sitting on the

and James left on a date, leaving just her and

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

Erin to stay.

to work,” Irene