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.”

him to

off. "You can eat with Tommy.

to eat

focus remained on her

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

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

eating happily without needing Mrs.

since there

as well since there would be

to be there as well, since she was close with

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

she was just there to attend their wedding, while James and

the bridal suite. Irene did not have the time to join, since that was for friends and she

I think I'm heading home as well," Zachary said, remembering that he had a daughter too, and

babysit,"

head. "Forget it. James would get

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

Get in." Zachary got