The Runaway Groom

The Runaway Groom Chapter 861

Irene’s voice was hoarse as she began, “Hold me, Isaac.”

Isaac did so, leaning in and wrapping his arms around her through the blanket, asking her softly, “Do your hips hurt?”

As Irene stayed silent, Isaac chuckled. “What’s gotten into you? Hmm? Tommy’s eyes were red and puffy, just like yours. Are you going to cry too?”

Irene sniffled. “Tommy was crying?”

“Oh, he’s enjoying himself out in the courtyard now,” Isaac said, his expression turning serious. “What about you?”

Irene returned her hug, burying her face over his chest. “I just miss you.”

“Me too.” Isaac chuckled.

“I love you, Isaac.”

That was the only way she could tell him that she cared about him—because she could not tell him about her biochemical pregnancy.

When Isaac lowered his gaze at her, she quickly averted her eyes.

Even as tears trickled off the corner of her eye, she played it down and said, “Don’t look at me. I’ll get embarrassed.”

Isaac pulled the blanket up over her shoulders as he replied, “Yes, ma’am.”

head. “I’m drowsy. I

gaze darkened even as he watched her, but he whispered softly. “Yeah.

the door behind him,

outside, he called out,

made his way toward him,

Eagle replied after

“Are you sure?”

as Eagle had to keep his head down to avoid his gaze. “Yes…

was nothing weird about

told Eagle not to tell anyone, so he was not about to make

his tongue, and instead mentioned Neil. “Actually, sir… Dennis Turner’s boy ambushed her at the entrance of Hotmesh

Isaac sighed. “Got it.”

frustrated as long as

of that? Either way, Neil must be placing some serious

out his phone, Isaac called James. “Let’s resolve Dennis Turner’s death soon. We’re going to the precinct

“Yes, sir.” James replied.

took his car keys, and Sheryl saw that he was leaving

Isaac replied. “I have something to

have dinner before you

silent for a

dinner, while Irene stayed in her room, excusing herself from dinner