The Runaway Groom

Chapter 292

Isaac said, “Forget it, I wasn’t thinking straight. We could just give Mrs. Watson a call-”

“I should go back,” Irene said, cutting him short.

She wanted to go home and check on Tommy anyway. Moreover, Mrs. Watson would be busy caring for their baby, and would not have time to bring Isaac a change of clothes.

She walked up to Isaac, and since he was sitting on his bed, she appeared much taller than him-his face was just reaching her chest.

Still, he reached out to gather her in his arms.

Irene smiled as she gave him a gentle shove. “Not afraid to be seen again?”

“Let them see,” Isaac growled.

Looking at him tenderly, Irene leaned in to kiss his forehead. “You’re hurt, so get some rest. I’ll be right. back after checking on Tommy.”

“Okay,” he said softly.

Irene headed out and returned to the mansion in a taxi.

recognize faces now, and

she was still in

back, okay?” she said as she headed to the shower, and

him up, and he was still sniffling miserably in her

a peck on the cheek, Irene

Mee…” the baby

eyes widened in surprise and delight. “Did you just say

was almost unintelligible, but

of excitement, and she showered Tommy

her little darling! Only mothers would understand how

her at the hospital, so she had to carefully hand him

it will be a few days before he comes back. I’m counting on you to look after

assured her. “I won’t leave the house.

Irene nodded.

“Wargh!”

it was not Irene holding him, Tommy started to bawl in Mrs. Watson’s

take him back, gently rocking

hours passed by the time Irene got Isaac’s clothes and returned to the hospital. She took a taxi again, since she told Jimmy to stay and help Mrs. Watson with what she