The Runaway Groom

Chapter 37 Irene raised her chin defiantly because she must.

“No,” she retorted. Giving in, Isaac explained, “There’s nothing between us, but I have to offer her special privileges after certain things happened-thats all.”

It was outrageous that he would explain himself to anyone, but ever since he learned that Whitney had a boyfriend, he felt nothing for her ever again. The night they shared? The tender moment? All those sentiment, gone!

All he felt for her now was tolerance, just because she had saved him that night. Feelings had nothing to do with it!

At the same time, Irene’s eyes widened as if she had discovered some incredible secret.

So he was just being nice because he owed her-there was no sentiment involved.

She grinned, a marvelous idea occurring to her just then. Isaac frowned. “What are you smiling at?”

but her tone was gentle like never before, which left Isaac beside himself in

puzzled and wondering why she was acting so

Irene’s enthusiasm continued to the next

Mrs. Watson about what

that looked exceedingly scrumptious, and he quickly exposed her. “Tell me, then-what is it you want?”

of the fried egg she made, chewed a little before saying seriously, “It’s fine. Mrs. Watson cooks better.” Irene wanted to roll her eyes then–how could fried eggs taste different? Did he somehow identify two different flavors? Still, she needed his help, so she maintained her smile. “I’ll keep doing my best

Isaac was finished, and picked up his napkin

soon.” “Could you give me a ride

really was a vengeful bitch… and he somehow liked it? Still,

men, and Isaac was no exception. While he usually traveled in an

take them out, but today, he was driving a

Irene did not feel awkward