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.

of that, and he nodded. “I’ll remember next

home for dinner, with Isaac

James was there as well, Irene made a couple more dishes and called everyone in around

not around, so you would all have to bear with

“It’s a grand

him a look. “Lie all

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

that she booked a plane ticket

Mrs. Watson got sick when she returned, Irene suggested lunch

would make the

was holding his fork, looking hesitant

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

was just a half-day’s leave, not the

so he could perhaps

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

James, naturally seeing

“Fine,” Isaac said quietly.

–

and she was sitting on the living

James left on a date, leaving

the couch, looking depressed, so Irene went to stand beside him and

Aunt Erin to stay. I want to play

to work,”