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.”

these days. Just leave him to me— you should eat." Mrs. Watson held

can eat with Tommy. I'll take Baby

Watson thought it inappropriate to eat

good now." Irene's focus

Mrs. Watson family, so it did not matter who ate first. Mrs. Watson

was certainly exquisite. Though it was Minervan cuisine, the ingredients were as rare as it was

and started eating

quickly ate as well, since there was not much time

well since

well, since she was close

places with Irene. When James and Erin had their toast, Irene finally spotted Isaac but did not

their wedding, while James and Erin

evening, Zachary was eager to make a ruckus at the bridal suite. Irene did not have

heading home as well," Zachary said, remembering that he had a daughter too, and staying outside for too long was no good since he should be home to take care of

can babysit,"

his head. "Forget it. James would

shaping up to be a good father,

in." Zachary got into the car