The Runaway Groom

Chapter 196

Henry was already feeling ill and irritable, but he still had to comfort Kathy as she continued her crying fit.

That alone made Henry think less of her than Irene.

Women could be delicate and their vulnerability might tug at the heartstrings of men, being exceedingly spoiled would get on anyone’s nerves.

but

Henry was already feeling irritable, and he certainly did not have the patience to comfort someone else!

“You told me you wanted me to get together with Isaac, right?” Kathy sobbed.

Henry kept his patience as he told her, “Sit.”

At the same time, Moneypenny reminded her, “Say what you have to, but no one would understand you if you cry louder than you speak.”

Kathy glanced between him and Henry just then. Even though Henry was not visibly angry, he was a lot less mild than usual. She was naturally smart enough to notice Moneypenny’s kindness, and quickly stopped sobbing.

Having ensured that she was calm, she said, “Did you know? Isaac transferred me from the headquarters to a branch office! I won’t be able to see him, let alone get him to warm up to me

not actually

bawling like Kathy. In fact, she had never complained to Henry about any grievance she suffered, nor shed a tear even when Isaac made her bleed right here

once he did, it became apparent to him

agree that a woman with looks and a caring side was good enough, Isaac covered so

felt awkward just

place, and if he reneged

if she held a

What a dilemma!

was thinking, and

Isaac’s savior. You should be using it to your advantage—what do you think Master Jefferson can do even if you came crying

flushed and lowered her head in

at Moneypenny–his words lacked tact,

refute it.

almost reasonable: Kathy should be coming up with ideas

much could Henry help, when Isaac was already

I help?”

idea because even drugs failed to work on

only work if they spent time together, so that he noticed