Lahat ng Kabanata ng The Runaway Groom: Kabanata 831 - Kabanata 840

Irene looked into Isaac's eyes as she said, "I know you're trying to comfort me."She could not help blaming herself because she was not the one who suffered.But as a fellow woman, she understood what Erin was going through.Nonetheless, Isaac said mildly, "Erin Gooding and James Cross made up. They're both doing well now, so don't shoulder the blame."Irene raised a brow. How was she unaware that they made up?However, it was good news that Erin could come around and start over with James.Making a serious face, she asked, "Where's Ian Jefferson now?""Locked up," Isaac said darkly. "He's hanging by a thread."Even though everything was now in the past, Ian had hurt him and the people around him.And that was unforgivable.That was why Isaac did not relent despite Henry's relentless pleading. He beat Ian half to death and kept the latter locked up in Jefferson Manor."Your grandfather's funeral—""His son will handle it. I just need to show my face for appearances sake,

Neil's lawyer certainly questioned that statement. "That's merely an excuse. Are you saying that the patient would have died if the surgery was not performed?"Irene's lawyer in turn provided everything from physical evidence to material witness.Ray Hall, one of the doctors in charge during the surgery, was willing to testify for Irene as well—that Dennis would have died if not for the surgery!Even the initial diagnosis, the surgical process, and Dennis's medical history pointed to that."You may consult other specialists for a third-party opinion with these data to verify if Dennis Turner had faced mortality. But one way or another, it is clear that without said surgery, Mr. Turner would be dead."Neil whispered something into his lawyer's ear then and the lawyer nodded before saying, "That may be the case, but was the surgery performed in adherence to regulations?"The plaintiff had no comeback with the defendants' evidence and testimonies, so they could only repeatedly insis

Still, Neil soon noticed that something was not right. "Where did you get that blood?" he asked Stan—the man was perfectly fine earlier. Why would he suddenly start bleeding?! "Still trying to set me up?! Don't forget that there were cameras. The footage will prove that you weren't bleeding when I ran into you!" he bellowed furiously. "Leave right now, or I'm calling the cops!""Call them! I just happened to want to call them too!" Stan stayed on the ground, looking miserable as ever. "You all heard him—he admitted that he ran me down, and there were cameras. I wasn't bleeding at the time, but now I'm bleeding from the mouth and my nose… I think it's my internal organs.""That's right," an onlooker said. "Sometimes you get internal injuries from an accident and it won't show externally. You should get scanned at the hospital…" "He refused to take me, and he even claimed that he did not run into me." Stan pointed a finger at Neil accusingly. "He refused to admit it, and said tha

Over at Jefferson Manor, Henry Jefferson's funeral was over, and it was now time to deal with Ian Jefferson.Once James learned that Ian was the one who sent those thugs from before, he unleashed all his fury and indignation on Ian.Isaac's phone happened to ring at the time, and as he took it out to answer it, James's fist landed squarely on the bridge of Ian's nose, shattering it and making him scream.Irene heard it even as Isaac started to head outside."Yeah?"Irene was relieved to hear him answer. "What was that?""Just James venting," he flatly replied.Irene quickly understood what had happened and did not ask anything else."I might be home late tonight," he added."Oh," Irene murmured. "Actually, I was just going to tell you that there's no one at home. We're all out.""I see. Head home soon, though.""Okay.""Shall I hang up now?" Isaac asked after a brief silence."Okay."…As they alighted, Tommy held Irene's hand as they headed into the mansion, saying, "I'

The voice on the other end asked, "Can we meet?"Irene sat up right then. "Sure.""9 AM, Hot Island Coffee.""Sure," Irene replied right away.She got out of bed once the other person hung up, while Isaac asked, "Who was it?""I think it's Dennis Turner's family, asking to withdraw the lawsuit… And they were just threatening me yesterday, but now they're giving up? Do you think it's a trap?" she said even as she got dressed.Isaac stayed in bed and lay on his side, watching as she got dressed. "Just go see them."Irene turned around. "Hmm. Maybe they found their conscience?""Maybe. Are you happy?" Isaac asked.Irene nodded. "As long as they're willing to be reasonable."She was not hurting anyone in the first place—she wanted to save Dennis from the start, but ended up being sued! One could imagine how she would feel!Now that the tides were turning, she was certainly pleased.After getting dressed and washing up briskly, she started to leave.Isaac frowned. "You're lea