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.

one that night,” he suddenly

first time they spoke about

actually felt

“Hey…”

you afraid?”

was no way

afraid at the time.

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

to

push me away?” he

the most indulgent moment in her life, Irene

regret at all.

actually felt regret

fallen for him.

just didn’t know that he was the

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she once thought was a mistake turned

a rebellious act–a gesture of dissatisfaction she made against Lionel’s

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

“Do you really hate me that

She nodded as

was forced to look

watery gaze -as if he had