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.

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

home for dinner, with Isaac telling

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

so you would all have to bear with my

“It’s

him a look. “Lie all

risotto, chickpea crepes, omelets, escalivada, and potato and cod soup, with only a plate of steamed crayfish and rack of lamb for

she booked

well since Mrs. Watson got sick when she

would

was holding his fork, looking hesitant

for leave, Erin

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

so he could perhaps

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

looked up at James, naturally

“Fine,” Isaac said quietly.

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work the next day, and she was sitting on

James left on a date, leaving just her

the couch, looking depressed, so Irene went to

“I want Aunt Erin to stay. I want

to