The Runaway Groom

Chapter 262

Ricky quickly tried to hide it. “Nothing…”

“Really?” Irene asked as she passed him his glass of water, clearly sounding doubtful.

Ricky averted his gaze, but soon came up with an excuse. “The logistics issue we had? It’s been resolved.”

Irene nodded. “You did well.”

“But you came up with that idea,” Ricky reminded her.

In fact, he was a little jealous. He must admit, their father had insight.

Even though it wasn’t one of Irene’s strengths, Lionel left Spencer Holdings in her care anyway, and she learned. quickly enough to resolve a potential crisis.

“I’m not that older than you. Just keep your mind working, and you’ll surpass me in a few years,” Irene said encouragingly the boy had matured considerably since Lionel’s passing.

Ricky flashed a rare smile. “Alright. Anyway, I think I’m fine here. You still have to take care of Tommy, don’t you? You should go.”

“Okay. Contact me anytime if something comes up,” Irene said as she stood. “Don’t forget your water.”

“I won’t,” Ricky replied, reaching out with his good hand.

Irene nodded and left the ward, closing the door behind

her.

ran into Sheryl on the walkway, who was carrying boxes of

you visiting Ricky?” she asked, happy

glancing at the food she was carrying. “You made

food

unwholesome here.”

surprised by how much Sheryl

Ricky.

consider him her own

Irene’s mind,

tender look. “Jealous?”

“No. In the end, he’s

Samantha’s son.”

couldn’t be denied that Samantha was the

Lionel’s marriage

had long since gotten over it since

for her

couldn’t have chosen his birth, and he wasn’t a bad person. Living with

Sheryl care about him as

baby too, making her more sympathetic even though she still had

Irene thought that Sheryl was reminded of her unpleasant past, and so said, “Don’t worry,

you when you get

even you’re a mother

and gave Irene a gentle smack before asking,

“I’ve already checked