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

for dinner, with Isaac telling James

made a couple more dishes and called

is not around, so you would

said, “It’s a grand

look. “Lie all

and potato and cod soup, with only a plate

that she booked a plane ticket for

since Mrs. Watson got sick when she returned, Irene

Isaac would

holding his fork, looking

apply for leave, Erin shot him a

head—it was just a

he could perhaps

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

up at James, naturally seeing through

“Fine,” Isaac said quietly.

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and she was sitting on the living crouch

James left on a date, leaving just her

so Irene went to

want Aunt Erin to stay. I want

to work,” Irene