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

first time they spoke about it

felt

“Hey…”

you afraid?” he

was no way she

afraid at the time.

no villain from the fact that he held a blade, but did

decided to

push me away?”

was referring to their intimacy, the most indulgent moment in her life, Irene

regret at all.

fact, she actually felt regret when she realized

fallen for him.

didn’t know that he was the man

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was a mistake turned out not to be

rebellious act–a gesture of dissatisfaction she made against

she smiled at him. “Because I get to make

“Do you really

nodded as hard as she

chin, and as she was forced to look up. Their eyes

gaze -as if he had