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.”

stared into the distance. “It’s fine. I’m staying with

glanced sideways at him just

most vulnerable when they lose their loved

if they said nothing–staves

skies brightened, Irene left without breakfast,

he had work to do, and had already stayed

inquire about the legal process of the inheritance. It turns

as if Irene wanted the Spencer estate as her own, but

enough for Irene to

legal route was futile. She must come up with an idea

unpleasant things were between them, Lionel was still

at the hospital to arrange for Lionel’s body to be sent to a funeral home, she found out that

that the papers bore Ricky’s

hand,

no surprise, she found that Samantha was dressed fully in black and had already set up a funeral, while carrying herself as if

the funeral and convince everyone that she was

ordering everyone around, and glowered when she saw

least to show up, because she would