The Runaway Groom

The Runaway Groom Chapter 888

Irene smiled. “Thank you.”

She was grateful that the patient’s parents would offer such blessings.

Living long could become a double-edged sword, but she really hoped that she and Isaac could stay together for that long.

Still, Finn could tell that Irene was not used to this. He told the patient’s parents, “Well, you’ve met her now. We should go if there’s nothing else.”

“Of course, of course,” the couple replied, and the father did not forget to tell Irene before they left, “You’re the best doctor I’ve ever met.”

The best doctor?

Irene was actually emotional from that, and felt for an instant that it was all worth it.

Still, she was left staring at the scroll in her hand as they headed off into the distance. She asked Isaac, “What do I do with this?”

“Hang it up, of course,” Isaac replied. “It’s a token of honor.”

Irene looked up into his eyes. “You’re not mocking me, are you?”

“Of course not,” he said, putting a hand around her shoulder. “I’m proud of you.”

“Really?” Irene never knew he took pride in her career.

Isaac frowned. “Are you doubting me?”

Irene was speechless. Could she say yes?

did not dare

of course not,”

let’s go in

“Do I

to open the car door, but Isaac

what?” she

it in my office since you have no place

again. It would stick out like a sore thumb against the decor of his

hilarious if he hung it

that, she quickly put it in the car—there was no telling what Twinrise employees would think if

the front desk receptionist, saw what was happening outside, took a photo, and sent it to her

a Twinrise employee, and they were left guessing what Irene’s job was after

even typed: [Could it be just for show? Is Mr. Jefferson being tricked? What even is her job,

convinced that Irene was nice, especially because she was given a raise

just jealous. They are thanking

to brag or just to make herself look good in front of

here at our office? She doesn’t

[Yeah…]

others seemed to agree with that, leaving Tina flustered. [Why are you people

the good side of Irene, only

her, but rumor has it that she was so clingy to Mr. Jefferson the last time she visited. You

speechless. [This

Mrs. Jefferson is beautiful. Maybe that’s why Mr. Jefferson likes

look like

not stand that remark, and she snapped: [Succubus?! You’re