The Runaway Groom

Erin smiled in anticipation. "What is it?"

“You'll know when you get there,” Irene replied.

Tommy tugged on the hem of her shirt, curious as well. "Mommy, what is it?"

Irene tapped his little nose and said, "You're just a kid. You don't need to know—come on, let's eat something tasty."

The wedding reception must have started, and she turned toward Erin and asked, "Are you hungry? I can get you something to fill your stomach for the time being."

“I'm not hungry,” Erin replied.

"Okay." Irene smiled. "We will be going now."

Erin nodded. "See you later.”

Irene did not see Isaac at their family's table, and Mrs. Watson told her that Mick had taken Isaac away.

She took Baby off Mrs. Watson's hands, who flailed while babbling, "Mama, mama..."

Irene took his little hand and kissed it. "Be good.”

refuses to settle down these days. Just leave him to me— you should eat." Mrs.

Watson off. "You can eat with Tommy.

eat first as she was a servant.

good now." Irene's focus remained on

not matter who ate first. Mrs. Watson did not

Minervan cuisine, the ingredients were as rare as

content with food and started eating happily without needing Mrs.

Watson quickly ate as well, since there was not much

that, Irene ate as well since there

there as well, since she was close with James and Erin, and being away

quickly finished her portion and switched places with Irene. When James and Erin

while James and Erin were the main event, she stayed there for

was eager to make a ruckus at the bridal suite. Irene did not have the time to join, since that was for friends and she had two

that he had a daughter too, and

babysit," Irene

"Forget it. James would get embarrassed if I

shaping up to be a good father, giving up on playing now that he

in." Zachary got into the car