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.”

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

can eat with Tommy. I'll take Baby

to eat first as she was a

now." Irene's focus remained on

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

exquisite. Though it was Minervan cuisine, the ingredients

eating happily without

there was not much

ate as well since there would be a

to be there as well, since she was close with

her portion and switched places with Irene. When James and Erin had their toast, Irene finally spotted Isaac but did

attend their wedding, while James and Erin were the main event, she stayed

evening, Zachary was eager to make a ruckus at the bridal suite. Irene did not have the time to join, since that was for

a daughter too, and staying outside for too long was no good since he should

can babysit," Irene

head. "Forget it. James would get

shaping up to be a good father, giving up on playing

Zachary got into