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?”

was gentle like never before, which left Isaac beside himself

at her, puzzled and wondering why she

Irene’s enthusiasm continued to the

even going so far as to ask Mrs. Watson about what Isaac liked the eagerness to

breakfast that looked exceedingly scrumptious, and he

of my cooking? Do you like it?” Isaac took a bite 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

finished, and picked up his napkin

tell me? I’m leaving soon.” “Could you give me a ride to the hospital?” Irene quickly

vengeful bitch… and he somehow liked it? Still, he agreed to

was already waiting Collecting cars had always been an interest of men, and Isaac

rarely saw him take them out, but today,

was intimidating! Still, Irene did not feel awkward despite Isaac seeing