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

time they spoke

felt awkward

“Hey…”

afraid?” he

was no

afraid at the time.

villain from the fact that he held a blade, but did not

to

push me away?” he

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

regret at all.

actually felt regret when she realized

fallen for him.

that he was the man she had

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what she once thought was a mistake turned out not to be one at

rebellious act–a gesture of dissatisfaction she

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

return. “Do you really hate me

as hard as

she was forced to look up. Their eyes

he knew her crystalline, watery gaze -as if he had met her