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.

can

to marry James here. Can you come over here again?" Erin

at Isaac, whose eyes were still

attend Erin and James's wedding, but... "When is

"Next Saturday," Erin replied.

Irene checked the date.

just Wednesday, and there were still ten days until next Saturday. "We'll definitely be there,” Irene promised—it was still early,

"Okay."

a little more before Irene walked up to Isaac and massaged his eyes.

his eyes closed as

knowing that Isaac would understand if she

and they had to

should prepare something more

Isaac replied. "I'll make

"Okay," Irene replied.

of time, who in turn asked them when they would get home. She waited with both children when it was almost

standing still to wait, Baby insisted on walking