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The Runaway Groom Chapter 638
The traffic light was still red when Irene looked out of the window and saw that familiar car, though the chauffeur started to drive off before she got a good look.Still, she turned and managed to see Moneypenny alighting.It was not surprising that she recognized the car—it was Henry Jefferson's, but she did not dwell on it since Isaac was not on speaking terms with them now.…Returning to the mansion, Irene found it dead silent except for the kitchen.Sheryl was on the couch, sorting some of Irene's baby necessities which they had bought just today."Where's Isaac?" Irene asked casually."He's talking to James Cross in his study," Sheryl replied.Irene left to check on her children first before she left the room quietly since they were asleep.Seeing her again, Sheryl asked, "Why don't you ask if they're done? Dinner is ready."Irene did so, and found the study door ajar.As she was about to open it, she heard James speaking, "Stan dealt with Kim Sherwood since he's clos
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The sun is always kindest as dawn breaks.As Isaac left for work after breakfast, Irene was doting on their two sons."Irene…"Sheryl wanted to speak with Irene, but she hesitated after calling out to her. "What is it, Mom? Just tell me," Irene told her.Sheryl was actually hesitant because she was concerned about Irene's feelings, and was worried about hurting her self-esteem."Well, the wedding will not be so soon, but you need to prepare too."Irene was still playing with Tommy as she replied, "Isaac said he would handle it, didn't he? I don't have to do anything."Sherly had no choice but to be direct right then. "But you'd want to be a beautiful bride, don't you? I mean, you can hide your face when you go outside these days, but there's still a lot of days to come…"Irene touched her own facial scars right then and she hung her head.Sheryl then continued, "Look, Isaac might not mind it now, but it's still hideous.""If he's fickle, he'll get sick of me eventually even
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Isaac was standing by the door, having a clear view of what Irene was doing.As he strode in, Irene asked, "Have you had dinner yet?"Isaac said nothing, instead walking up to her and putting a hand on her scarred face.Irene watched him and joked, "If I married you like this, won't people say that you married ugly?""No one would have the balls to say that," Isaac replied, gently caressing her cheek."They might, behind your back," Irene said, taking his hand off. "Take your shower. I'm checking on the children downstairs."Isaac caught her by the wrist. "We have people doing that. You, on the other hand, are getting weird.""Mom was suggesting that I get plastic surgery," Irene said. "She told me that this doesn't look good."Isaac smiled. "It doesn't."Irene glared at him right then. "I thought you said you didn't mind."Isaac kept smiling. "I don't!" "So why doesn't this look good?" Perhaps he did not like how she looked now and was just lying that he did not mind?"
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"Someone rescued Ian Jefferson and his girlfriend," James said.Isaac's face fell. "What?""I rushed over as soon as the director called me. It seems that someone drilled a hole into their room." Isaac closed his eyes. "Got it. Just find out who rescued them as soon as possible.""Yeah."As Isaac put away his phone, Irene asked, "What happened?""Someone rescued Ian and his girlfriend from Blue Hill Asylum," Isaac said, putting away his spoon just then—he had lost appetite from the news."No matter what it is, you have to eat," Irene said, putting the spoon back into his hand. "Don't waste my cooking."Isaac looked at her then and smiled. "Fine, I won't."Moreover, Irene was not worried about security here—it was basically airtight."Who could it be?" she asked."It must be my grandfather," Isaac did not hesitate to answer. "But I don't get it—why now? He could have done it much earlier."Irene agreed, but she had no idea either."You don't have to worry. James will get t
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"To be frank, the antidote development you led was an eye-opener for me. I'm honestly impressed by everyone's professionalism and determination."Pausing for a moment, Dennis then added, "You worked at Mead Clinic and brought us their latest research data, so your contribution is immense even if you aren't working for us officially… That's why I asked to meet: I was wondering if you're interested in taking the post of director."Irene was left gaping. Never had she expected the director of Hotmesh Research would ask her to take over!She did not know what to say just then."I don't think I can—""You don't have to give an answer right now. Take your time to think about it," Dennis said, pouring her some tea. "I mean, Tobey Kitsch was supposed to succeed me before, and then…"Trailing off, Dennis then smiled. "Well, thank goodness that happened and allowed us to understand the true extent of his abilities. It would've been a disaster if he really took over."Irene took a sip of h
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Erin Gooding smiled. "Cake?"She was not distant at all.As Irene nodded, she continued, "James is too busy to accompany me, so it's boring being alone… May I visit you sometime?"Irene did not want to reject Erin, but she did not have the time—she wanted to stay home and take care of her children while she did not have to work."How about work? Something you prefer, preferably… Just to kill time?""I wanted to, but James told me that he would pay for everything."Erin had a look of bliss on her face as she said that, and Irene smiled unwittingly as she looked on.Happy people tend to radiate a certain glow, and people who watch them could feel their warmth too."What is it?" Erin asked. "Did I misspoke?""Nope," Irene replied, taking a slip from her glass. "Congratulations. James is a good man.""Yeah, but he's just so busy," Erin said, resting her chin on her hand. "Sometimes it's two days before I get to see him once, and he's never at home at night.""He's busy with work
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Seeing that her mother was beside herself with worry, Irene decided that it must be serious and she hurried to her mother's side. "What is it?""Look," Sheryl handed Irene her phone, and Irene frowned when she saw it.There were blurry pictures of Isaac and Henry, but there was no question that it was them.And the news was saying that Isaac had given his grandfather a stroke."Look at all those terrible comments—it's so terrible! It's frustrating to look at!" Sheryl would have been fighting those keyboard warriors if she was good with technology.Still, Irene told her to calm down. "I'll go take a look."She knew that things were not as simple as they look.Isaac no doubt had the influence to enforce a media blackout, but the fact that it still made the news meant there was a conspiracy at hand."What can you do?" Sheryl asked."Henry Jefferson was rushed to a hospital, wasn't he?" Irene said. "I'll find out the extent of his condition, so that they wouldn't keep smearing I
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Before Irene could answer, Isaac promptly said, "No. She's busy—he can talk to me if he wants.""Master Jefferson says he wants to meet her regardless," Moneypenny insisted. Isaac had more to say, but Irene stopped him. "I'll go."She wondered what the old man had to say, too.Isaac regarded her in silence for heartbeats and nodded. "Go."Irene hence followed Moneypenny into Henry's ward, where the old man was leaning against the headboard, looking withered and weary. His eyes were lifeless and yellow, and undoubtedly sickly."You're here. It's been a while. How have you been?" he asked amicably."Good." Irene replied politely."I'm sure you're smart enough to tell why I asked for you, right?" Henry quickly cut to the chase. Irene, however, decided to play dumb. "Forgive my ignorance, but I don't."Henry held her gaze for a while. "It seems that after spending so much time with him, Isaac's glib nature has rubbed off on you. You used to be tamer."Sighing, he said. "I wa
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