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 happy to see Irene that he flailed

since she was still in her

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

pick him up, and he was still sniffling

cheek, Irene comforted him,

the baby

and delight. “Did you just

almost unintelligible, but it did sound

excitement, and she showered Tommy with

understand how her spirits soared at

Tommy began to doze off in 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

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

“I won’t leave the house. I’ll ask Jimmy to buy

Irene nodded.

“Wargh!”

sensing that it was not Irene holding him, Tommy

take him back, gently rocking him and coaxing him

the hospital. She took a taxi again, since she told Jimmy to stay and help Mrs. Watson with