The Runaway Groom

Chapter 964

Isaac turned around, while Erin turned toward Irene too. "What's wrong,

Irene?" "Nothing," Irene replied. ’Just wanted you all to be careful."

"Oh, we will," Erin assured her. "Don't worry, Irene."

Irene nodded, watching them as they left.

She scowled a little, feeling like she could not be of help.

Eagle approached her just then. ’Is there anything I can help with, ma'am?"

Irene shook her head. "Let's go back inside-thanks for keeping an eye on things while I wasn't around."

"It's what I should do," Eagle replied, nodding.

Tommy ran up to Irene then, hugging her leg. "Mommy, carry me.’

Irene arched her back and tried to pull him up-the move tugged at her shoulder wound, and it was only then that she remembered that she was still hurt.

"Why dont we just hold hands?’ she asked mildly.

his head.

walked up to them. 'I can

for a

that, he

was away, stopping him from climbing walls or leaving

ensure Tommy

after the latter denied him

Tommy wanted his mommy's warm

as Tommy fled and turned toward

what Irene was getting at, but he explained," Maybe I was too strict

smiled and said,

a

was discharged after more

since he had scored a major accomplishment, the precinct allowed him time away since he had yet to fully recover, and so that he had time

refuse it if it was any other occasion-he never took leave even after working for so

he accepted his higher-up's

our baby baby. It's time we named

was arranging some flowers a friend sent into a vase and dressed

"Yes, we should. Have you thought

already had come up with a

Still, he stayed quiet.