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.

you were the one that

time they spoke about it

felt awkward and

“Hey…”

you afraid?”

was

afraid at the time.

tell that Isaac was no villain from the fact that he held a blade,

decided to

me away?” he

was referring to their intimacy, the most indulgent

regret at all.

fact, she actually felt regret when she realized she

fallen for him.

he was the man she

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mistake turned out

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

didn’t tell Isaac that. Instead, she smiled at him.

grinned in return. “Do you really hate me that

She nodded as hard as she

as she was forced to look up. Their eyes met

crystalline, watery gaze -as if he had met her