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,” he

stiffened. This was the first time

felt

“Hey…”

afraid?” he

gaze–there was

afraid at the time.

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

to help

didn’t you push me away?” he asked

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

regret at all.

regret when

fallen for him.

know that he was the

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she once thought was a mistake turned out not to

a rebellious act–a gesture of dissatisfaction she

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

grinned in return. “Do you really hate me that

as

lifted her chin, and as she was

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