Chapter 552

Isaac had to coax Tommy with his toys before the boy finally let go, and Sheryl scooped him up in her arms. "Come in already."

"Yeah," Isaac replied, and headed to the bedroom with a hand around Irene's shoulder.

Once he closed the door behind himself, he swiftly gathered her in his arms, knowing that she was saddened that Tommy had grown distant to her.

"I know you love him, and how difficult it was for you to keep him back then. He loves you, but he needs time to remember since you've been gone for a while."

Irene knew that, but she just could not help feeling despondent, so Isaac had to gently pat her on the back.

After a while and her mood improved, Isaac let go and said, "I'm getting a bath ready."

He headed inside the bathroom, prepared a tub full of hot water that filled the room with vapor.

Then, he helped her undress, but Irene caught his wrist. "I can do it myself—"

"I'll help," he insisted, not because of libido, but only because he wanted to take care of her.

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