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."

eat with Tommy. I'll take Baby out on a

thought it inappropriate to eat first as

Irene's focus remained on

not matter who ate first. Mrs. Watson did not excuse

it was Minervan cuisine, the ingredients were as rare

and started eating happily without needing Mrs. Watson

there was not much time given

ate as well since there would

since she was close with James

to settle down, so Mrs. Watson quickly finished her portion and switched places with Irene. When

there to attend their wedding, while James and Erin were the

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

Zachary said, remembering that he had a daughter too, and staying outside for too

babysit,"

it. James would get embarrassed if I got too far

good father, giving up on playing

Zachary got into