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 surprised–that

had never come to him bawling like Kathy. In fact, she had never complained to Henry about any grievance she suffered, nor shed

compared them, but once he

men would agree that a woman with looks and a caring side was good enough, Isaac covered so many bases that he did not need someone that extraordinary–but

felt awkward

place, and if he reneged now, he would have broken a

if she held

What a dilemma!

could tell what he was thinking,

your advantage—what do you think Master Jefferson can do even if you came crying to him? Tie Master Isaac

flushed and lowered her

Henry glanced at Moneypenny–his words lacked tact, but

refute it.

reasonable: Kathy should be coming up

could Henry help, when Isaac was already upset

can I help?” he asked just

drugs failed to work on Isaac. What

That would only work if they spent time