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,”

the first time they spoke about it after that

felt awkward

“Hey…”

you afraid?”

gaze–there was no way

afraid at the time.

was no villain from the fact that he held a blade, but did not harm

decided to help

me away?”

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

regret at all.

she actually felt regret when

fallen for him.

he was the man she had

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was a mistake turned

was clearly a rebellious act–a gesture of

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

grinned in return. “Do you really hate me that

She nodded as hard as

her chin, and as she was forced to look

watery gaze -as if he had met her before. Yet, he was unable