The Runaway Groom

Chapter 336

The thud drew Irene back to her senses. Her hand, frozen in the air, moved again as she knocked on the door.

She composed herself as quickly as she could, while James soon opened the door for her, averting his eyes a little when he saw that it was her.

James himself did not understand why he did that… perhaps Irene should not hear their conversation, and it was a sign of guilt?

Nonetheless, Irene was smiling. “Are you guys done here yet? Mrs. Watson has made dinner.”

James studied her then, but her smile was impeccable.

He was relieved inwardly. Maybe she did not hear them, and there were no unnecessary misunderstandings

“We’re just finishing up,” he said.

Irene looked inside, meeting Isaac’s eyes and quickly putting on a smile, though she did nothing as she turned away and took Tommy back to his room.

and James to the kitchen while he followed her into the room, where she was changing Tommy’s diapers. Looking up when she

sensed that Irene was restless,

her head. “No, what were

caught on to her, and made an act of touching

could answer, she added, “I do feel

should have dinner

Irene was done changing Tommy’s diapers just then,

was very soft and cold to the touch, and he held it in his

this job.” She wheeled on

his lips but said nothing, she smiled.

she pulled her hand out of his grasp and

relaxed expression faded the instant she

wanted neither Isaac’s lies nor

that Isaac had genuinely put his life on the line to save her when she could