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 night,”

This was the first time

actually felt awkward and

“Hey…”

you afraid?” he

was no way she

afraid at the time.

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

decided to help

didn’t you push me away?” he asked

their intimacy, the most indulgent moment in her life,

regret at all.

regret when she realized she

fallen for him.

he was the man she had

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Somehow, what she once thought was a mistake turned out not to be

was clearly a rebellious act–a gesture

tell Isaac that. Instead, she smiled at

you really hate me that

as hard as she

lifted her chin, and as she was forced to look up. Their

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