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.”

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

off. "You can eat with Tommy. I'll take Baby out

to eat first as she was a

now." Irene's focus remained

so it did not matter who ate first. Mrs.

it was Minervan cuisine,

eating

well, since there was not much

ate as well since there

she was close with James and

clear that Baby was not going to settle down, so Mrs. Watson quickly finished her portion and switched places with Irene. When James and Erin had their toast, Irene finally spotted Isaac but did not go to

while James and

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

too, and staying outside for too

can babysit,"

shook his head. "Forget it. James would get embarrassed if

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

Get in." Zachary got into the