The Runaway Groom

Chapter 157

The air was chilly in the morning.

Irene folded her arms, thinking to herself that she should have told Sheryl sooner–she could. have seen Lionel one last time, then.

Lionel’s death was not really peaceful, perhaps because he regretted not being able to see Sheryl one last time.

“What’s on your mind?”

Irene heard the voice just as she felt a cardigan being draped over shoulders, and she turned to find Isaac standing there. His facial features suddenly seemed indistinct and he appeared more languid than usual, though he was much more affable now.

Turning away, she said, “I just called my mom… I should have told her sooner. I’m the reason. why she never got to see my father one last time…

“It’s not your fault. They are their own people, and they can decide for themselves.”

People who are in love would never live apart -separation itself is their own choice, and not something others can decide for them.

They were both adults and could think for themselves independently, which was why Irene did. not have to feel guilty at all!

Taking a deep breath, Irene said, “There’s still time. Get some sleep–you didn’t sleep much because of me last night.”

distance. “It’s fine. I’m staying with

at

vulnerable when they

said nothing–staves

Irene left without breakfast, refusing Isaac’s offer to

he had work to do, and had already stayed with her long enough. Moreover, she had

to the lawyer’s office, and inquire about the legal process of the inheritance. It turns out that Ricky had

wanted the Spencer estate as her own, but

was reason enough for Irene to

route was futile. She must come

unpleasant things were between them, Lionel was still her father, and her grief

to be sent to a funeral home, she

that the papers bore

had every right. On the other hand, Samantha could not have done it since

Samantha was dressed fully in black and had already

Samantha was planning to preside over the funeral and convince everyone that she was Lionel’s wife–she

ordering everyone around, and glowered

the least to show up, because she would rather