The Runaway Groom

They were led to the VIP room where Irene and Tommy sat on the couch, waiting while Erin got changed in the dressing room.

There were plenty of sweets and beverages prepared on the table, and Tommy started to snack on the chocolate.

Irene had to take out a tissue to wipe the chocolate that smudged over his mouth. "Take it slow.”

Tommy held it out to her mouth. “This is good. Try it, Mommy."

Irene opened her mouth and ate it.

There was a lemony flavor to the strong chocolate taste, and there was a minty freshness to the sugar sweetness.

The texture was rich and good as Tommy described it.

She quietly watched as Tommy went through everything else, while Erin soon came out of the changing room in her wedding gown.

It fused modern fashion with traditional Zidonian styles.

Despite Erin's usually lively demeanor, she appeared more prim and mature with the gown. After all, getting too risque at a wedding ruined the solemnity, especially if children or elderly were attending.

that Erin had given

do I look?" Erin asked, twirling

nodded repeatedly.

munching on his snacks and murmured,

woman would be pleased when they are praised for their

her back to pat his head. "Thank you for

hairstyle since it had to match the gown. They ended up working late into the

but even before he opened his eyes, he

Erin and Irene laughed from his reaction, and

saw that they had left the boutique and

almost evening, Erin got some confectionery at a

PM when Irene and Tommy reached their lodgings, and Tommy went to sleep after a bath, worn out after staying

of her baby so that Mrs.

they might be with James at the

tucked in her baby when it was late. It was late