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.

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

Isaac telling James to cancel the reservation at

was there as well, Irene made a couple more dishes

would all

said, “It’s a

a look.

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

booked

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

would

fork, looking hesitant to

apply for leave,

shook his head—it was just a half-day’s

the afternoon, so he

restaurant tomorrow—I’m buying,” James said, clearly trying to curry Isaac’s

James,

“Fine,” Isaac said quietly.

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was sitting on the living crouch with her baby

and James left on a date, leaving just

Irene went to stand beside him and asked, “What’s

want Aunt Erin to stay.

has to