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.

were the one that night,”

This was the first time they spoke about

felt awkward

“Hey…”

afraid?” he

lowered her gaze–there was no way

afraid at the time.

the fact that he held

decided to help

didn’t you push me away?” he asked

intimacy, the most indulgent moment in her life, Irene actually found

regret at all.

she actually felt regret

fallen for him.

that he was the man she

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a mistake turned out not

clearly a rebellious act–a gesture of

smiled at him.

in return. “Do you really hate me that

She nodded as hard as

chin, and as she was forced to look

he knew her crystalline, watery gaze -as if he had met her before.