The Runaway Groom

Sheryl was upset at that. "How's Tommy or Baby lacking?" "No—they're just too young to be talking about marriage,” Zachary quickly explained.

He seemed to remember Irene mentioning that Isaac wanted a daughter, but Isaac probably had no hopes for that in this life.

It was time for Zachary to show off his daughter when Isaac came back.

Sheryl could read that smugness from his face. "Sons are a blessing for parents too."

"Of course." Zachary grinned. "He's just a little too blessed.”

Sheryl could not say anything to that.

Irene stayed with Isaac at the hospital ward.

It was huge enough for them, and there were no unconcerned people around.

The day before they returned to Franconia, she received a call from Erin, who was pleased to hear that Isaac made a full recovery after asking about it.

Then, Erin asked when they could return.

Irene said, "We've booked a flight for tomorrow..."

Erin became silent for a long while at that and appeared hesitant to speak.

You can tell me," Irene

James here. Can you

looked up at Isaac, whose eyes were still

attend Erin and

"Next Saturday," Erin replied.

Irene checked the date.

still ten days until next Saturday. "We'll definitely be there,” Irene promised—it was still early, and they could go back to

"Okay."

little more before Irene walked up to Isaac and massaged

his eyes closed as he

Irene said, knowing that Isaac would understand if

was happy for James and Erin—they agreed to get married early on, but too much happened and they had

should prepare something

"I'll make

"Okay," Irene replied.

the next day, and Irene called Sheryl ahead of time, who in turn asked them when they would get home. She waited with both children when

was fine with standing still to wait,