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

the first time they spoke about

actually felt

“Hey…”

you afraid?”

lowered her gaze–there was no

afraid at the time.

the fact

decided to

push me away?” he

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

regret at all.

actually felt regret when

fallen for him.

he

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she once thought was a mistake turned out not to be

was clearly a rebellious act–a gesture of

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

“Do you really hate me

She nodded as hard

chin, and as she was forced to look up.

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