The Runaway Groom

Chapter 253

Anything goes, as long as it appeases Isaac.

“Well, has Dr. Kyle agreed to work as Tommy’s attending physician?” Irene asked.

“No,” Isaac replied.

In fact, Peter Kyle did not appear attracted by any offer, no matter how much money he was promised. It seems that ambitions are just like Zachary’s and Irene’s, though he promised to come immediately should Tommy fall sick again.

Zachary recommended Dr. Kyle because he had come into the country to further his career -to be precise, his girlfriend was local, and he decided to take up a career here to stay with her. Anyway, someone as talented as him was bound to find success anywhere he

went.

Dr. Kyle’s reason for not working as Tommy’s attending physician was because he has to help other children as well–such was his obligation and compassion as a doctor.

Irene was sure most doctors shared that compassion, and wasn’t surprised by Peter’s

response.

Bzzt-

Irene’s phone suddenly started to ring, and she answered it outside.

was Miss Lang. “I need a

“What is it?”

held in the city’s sports complex. I’ve been picked as a judge, but I had something come up so I can’t attend. I was thinking

refused. “I

“Why not?”

said, “I don’t have the qualifications for one, and I’m quite busy at the

take that long,” Miss Lang pointed out, “It’s just one afternoon, so please help

out here.”

Now that she had plenty of time to do it, she didn’t want to do anything

I guess I should come clean–Robin Lynd actually asked for you. She’s quite

narrowed her

right? She told me you’re a friend now. Why else would

the request itself held no drawbacks. Only individuals who reached a certain qualification can be a judge, just as it was confirmation

such, she was sure that this was a good thing, which was why she agreed to help ask Irene to

quick on

that this could

mention anything else about

“No,” Miss Lang replied.

that