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.

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

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

would all have

said, “It’s a grand

a look.

vegetarian: eggplant risotto, chickpea crepes, omelets, escalivada, and potato and

that she booked a

eaten well since Mrs. Watson got sick when

would

fork, looking hesitant

going to apply for leave, Erin shot him

was just a half-day’s leave, not the

the afternoon, so he could perhaps skip work

buying,” James said, clearly trying to curry Isaac’s favor. “May I take half the day

up at James, naturally

“Fine,” Isaac said quietly.

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leave from work the next day, and she was sitting on the living

left on a date, leaving

the couch, looking depressed, so Irene went to stand

“I want Aunt Erin to stay. I want to play with

has to work,” Irene