The Runaway Groom

The Runaway Groom Chapter 879

As James was forced to play with them, Tommy shouted from up front, “Uncle James, I’m over here! Come and get me!”

At the same time, Erin called from behind, “I’m here!”

James was speechless. Who was he supposed to go for?

“Don’t move, both of you! I’m coming!”

“Over here, over here!” Tommy waved excitedly at him.

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Meanwhile Isaac entered the house to find Irene washing some food ingredients.

“You left work early?” he asked.

Irene turned, and seeing that it was him, she said, “I could say the same about you.”

He took the ingredients off her hands, saying, “I’ve made a reservation at a restaurant. We’ll be eating outside—you don’t have to cook.”

“I’ve already made soup. A few more dishes and I’ll be done,” she said. “How about we eat out tomorrow instead? Just stay home for the day.”

Most of the ingredients were washed and ready to be cooked—they would go bad if left around.

“Also, you should call us ahead of time if you’re taking us out to eat,” Irene pointed out just then.

not think of that, and he nodded. “I’ll

home for dinner, with Isaac telling James to cancel the reservation at the

dishes and called everyone in around an

would

“It’s a

a look. “Lie

made were vegetarian: eggplant risotto, chickpea crepes, omelets, escalivada, and potato and cod soup, with only a plate of steamed crayfish

she booked a plane ticket

she had not eaten well since Mrs. Watson got sick when she returned, Irene suggested lunch

Isaac would make

was holding his fork,

he was going to apply for leave, Erin shot him a glare to

his head—it was just a half-day’s leave, not

flight was in the afternoon, so he could perhaps skip work only in

book the restaurant tomorrow—I’m buying,” James said, clearly trying to curry Isaac’s favor. “May I

at James, naturally seeing through

“Fine,” Isaac said quietly.

–

she was sitting on the living crouch

James left on a date, leaving

sprawled on the couch, looking depressed, so Irene went to stand beside him and asked, “What’s

to stay. I want to

to work,” Irene