The runaway groom novel (Irene and Isaac) novel Chapter 383

Chapter 383

It was empty with no sign of anyone inside, not even Tommy.

Irene’s heart almost leaped out of her throat just then. Where was everyone? Where had they gone?

As panic seized her, she rushed out of the door, only to see a car driving inside.

Jimmy the chauffeur alighted to open the door, and Isaac emerged with Tommy in his arms.

Mrs. Watson came out as well, and she was carrying several bags.

Irene walked up to them and asked, “Where have you been?”

That was when she saw that Tommy’s cheeks were red, with his usual smile gone. In fact, he looked rather upset, and there were red circles around his eyes as if he had been crying for a while.

Sharply realizing that something was wrong, she asked, “Is Tommy sick?‘

Isaac simply ignored her and headed straight inside with Tommy in his arms, but Mrs. Watson walked up to her and whispered, “Tommy had a fever…”

“Mrs. Watson,” Isaac growled.

Mrs. Watson quickly stopped and entered the house after him, leaving Irene pursing her lips as she followed.

As they returned to the bedroom, Isaac stood before the window with Tommy in his arms, while the baby tamely lay over his shoulder, his eyes narrowed and his eyelashes damp.

“He must be sleepy. I can coax him.” Irene held out her arms, but Isaac simply shifted aside, keeping his distance.

“I’m sorry,” she apologized softly then. “I was going to come home early, but I was delayed. I didn’t want to be late-”

Isaac cut her short. “Get out if you’re done.”

Irene was left at a loss for words.

She stood there for a while, until she quietly left the room–Tommy had to sleep, and she would have to wait before explaining herself.

Still, when Mrs. Watson found her stepping out with an ashen look, she asked, “Have you had dinner, Mrs Jefferson?”