The Runaway Groom

Chapter 233

Irene raised a brow, clearly doubting Isaac’s words.

Henry wouldn’t call him twice if it was ‘nothing‘.

Still, she knew shouldn’t ask if he did not want to tell.

“Don’t you have work?”

“No.”

He walked up to her and wrapped his arms around her, and tightened his embrace when she tried to struggle.

“Don’t. Let me hold you for a moment–that’s all I ask.”

Irene stopped struggling, her heart skipping a beat.

She was still sitting on the bed even as he held her, and

her face was against his waist.

She could sense that he was dispirited for some reason, and couldn’t help wrapping her arms around his waist. Concerned, she asked, “What’s wrong?”

Isaac said nothing, but he was brushing his fingers over her hair. There was only warmth in his heart when he held her, and he felt like he was actually standing on solid

ground.

the one that

This was the first time they

felt awkward and

“Hey…”

afraid?” he

lowered her gaze–there was no way she

afraid at the time.

from the fact that he held a blade, but did not harm her.

decided to help

push me away?”

he was referring to their intimacy, the most indulgent moment in

regret at all.

she actually felt regret when she realized she

fallen for him.

just didn’t know that he was the man she

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a mistake turned out not

clearly a rebellious act–a gesture of dissatisfaction she made against

tell Isaac that. Instead, she smiled at him. “Because I get to make you

in return. “Do you really hate me

nodded as

she was forced to

he knew her crystalline, watery gaze -as if he