Lahat ng Kabanata ng The Runaway Groom: Kabanata 871 - Kabanata 880

Irene remained in Mrs. Watson's ward, waiting for the latter to wake up.Mrs. Watson slowly stirred after an hour.Her condition was not serious, but it certainly hit out of the blue.The surgery she had to take was not major, but it would leave her drained.Irene got up and pulled her blanket over her shoulder just then, asking, "Are you feeling uncomfortable in any way?"Mrs. Watson checked and soon decided that she felt fine aside from feeling lethargic."I'm alright."Irene smiled. "Good. As long as you're fine."Looking at her just then, Mrs. Watson said, "Your mother won't be able to manage the whole mansion alone…" As she spoke, she tried to get up, but Irene held her back, keeping her blanket in place. "Don't worry, and just rest. I can help out at home too, and I can get more help if I can't. Either way, you don't have to worry about home—just take your time to rest for now."Mrs. Watson sighed. "How could I not worry? I can't stay here for so long…""You have to a

Isaac looked up. Slowly closing his magazine, he told Erin, "It's late. You should go to bed!"With that, he headed to the kitchen, where Irene was still sorting the plates into the drawer."You're not done yet?" he asked."I am now," she replied, sorting the last stack into the drawer and stretching her arms—her back was actually starting to get sore.Isaac walked up behind her."Good work," he said, putting his arms around her waist. "I'll give you a massage."It felt ticklish to Irene instead, and she smiled as she pushed him away. "Buzz off. You don't have to.""Buzz off to where?" Isaac asked.Irene was too tired to fool around with him. "I'm sleepy.""Let's go to bed then," Isaac said, giving her a peck on the lips. "You look pale."Irene's heart seemed to clench, but she feigned calmness as she rubbed her face. "Really?""Yeah," Isaac replied."I think I've been tired recently," she explained, pursing her lips and pushing him out of the kitchen. "Now, go already.""

Finn could not and would not understand. "Don't you understand? This is a very important moment for Hotmesh Research. Am I hearing things?"Irene sat behind her desk and said, "You heard me right.""Do you remember how everyone disliked you when you first arrived and constantly harassed you?" Finn huffed angrily. "Everyone now accepts you after so much has happened, seeing your abilities as they are and acknowledging them, but you're leaving? I wouldn't have accepted you if I knew you'd leave so quickly—I know it's a difficult job, but everyone has been working hard. Our seniors have even been working here for over ten years, but they still stick with their positions, while you're leaving just because of what happened with the former director? Do you really like this job?!"Irene lowered her gaze at his barrage of questions. She certainly wanted to keep working, but she had a family and children.She would be too selfish if she remained engrossed in her own pursuits, especially w

"What?!" Irene exclaimed in shock."It's just drunk-driving—it's not that big of a deal," Zachary quickly explained. "I'm basically fine. They're just telling me to have my family get me, but my mom won't come for me since it's been a while since I've been home. That's why I have to call you."In fact, Mrs. Slate was used to him not going home for up to half a month."Should I tell your mom?" Irene asked."Nope," Zachary replied.That left Irene musing. "Was it about last night?" "Yeah." Irene was left frowning. "Isaac was just saying that you'd tough it out. Why would you try drinking your sorrows away?""It was just a few glasses."Irene was speechless—a few glasses, and he ended up getting arrested?"What can I do for you?""Nothing. Anyway, time's up. I have to hang up now."And with that, the call was cut off."Haha…"Tommy was laughing and rolling around on the couch from Erin's tickles. Irene put down her phone then, rolled up her sleeves, and headed to the kit

As James was forced to play with them, Tommy shouted from up front, "Uncle James, I'm over here! Come and get me!"At the same time, Erin called from behind, "I'm here!"James was speechless. Who was he supposed to go for?"Don't move, both of you! I'm coming!""Over here, over here!" Tommy waved excitedly at him.-Meanwhile Isaac entered the house to find Irene washing some food ingredients. "You left work early?" he asked.Irene turned, and seeing that it was him, she said, "I could say the same about you." He took the ingredients off her hands, saying, "I've made a reservation at a restaurant. We'll be eating outside—you don't have to cook.""I've already made soup. A few more dishes and I'll be done," she said. "How about we eat out tomorrow instead? Just stay home for the day."Most of the ingredients were washed and ready to be cooked—they would go bad if left around."Also, you should call us ahead of time if you're taking us out to eat," Irene pointed out just th