The Runaway Groom

Chapter 338

Irene did not really have an appetite in the first place, and even less so after learning hints about Isaac’s past.

As a child, Irene herself had been constantly pushed around by Lionel. She could not do everything as she wanted, and life was less than happy.

But when compared to Isaac, she was–at the very least, her parents were not murdered.

Considering that, and the fact that Isaac himself was almost killed too, she could imagine how harsh life had been for him and could not help sympathizing.

James perceived her mood right then, and said, “Well, we’re going to return the favor soon.”

Irene nodded, but since she was eager to eat, she got to her feet and said. “You boys finish up here. I’ll go check on Tommy–Isaac is probably hungry now.”

When she returned to their room, however, Tommy was already asleep.

Isaac was in bed, his eyes closed–there was no telling if she was asleep or napping.

She walked quietly up to him, arching her back to get a look at his face.

“Isaac?” she whispered.

When he slowly opened his eyes, she said tenderly, “You should have dinner. The food would get cold.”

did not move, and

lips. “What’s that look

reached out to fiddle a dangling lock of

Have you fallen in

from getting into relationships, just as she never had the

license

for Isaac to suddenly ask about it… what reason

because he did? So that it was fair because she

blinking her starry eyes as she softly said,

but he quickly pressed on.

looked away and lied. “He

he handsome?” Isaac

guy back then. All the

“If he’s your upperclassman, he’s a doctor right now, yes? He’s not as rich as I

almost laughed in amusement

back to him and letting her smile fade, she asked, “Have

Isaac suddenly said, evading the question by

haven’t answered me. Be honest–did you fall for anyone before me? Like someone you’ve kept hidden

emphasis on that

Isaac simply could not forget

he tell between