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.

Watson had been caring for Tommy meticulously. The baby could recognize faces now, and he was so

did not, since she was still in her

bath. I’ll be right back, okay?” she said as

the shower quick and pick him up, and

peck on the cheek, Irene comforted

Mee…” the

eyes widened in surprise and delight. “Did

was almost unintelligible, but it did sound like

excitement,

would understand how

Irene’s arms. Isaac was waiting for her at the hospital, so she had to carefully hand him over to Mrs. Watson again, who asked softly, “Are you going out

few days before he comes back. I’m counting on you to

assured her. “I won’t leave the house. I’ll ask Jimmy to buy anything we would

Irene nodded.

“Wargh!”

it was not Irene holding him, Tommy started to bawl

take him back, gently rocking him and coaxing him

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 needed. When Irene returned to Isaac’s ward, she found him lying on his side on