The runaway groom novel (Irene and Isaac) novel Chapter 810

James kept grinning in amusement. "Just pulling your leg."

Erin rose to her feet right then. "Enjoy your meal."

James quickly caught her wrist. "You're really upset, huh? Alright, it's your turn to pull a prank on me."

"When did you change so much?" Erin asked, staring at him—she almost could not recognize him.

He never behaved like this before! How did he change so drastically in such a short time?

"I just wanted to cheer you up," James said, tugging at her so that she sat down. "Alright, I won't tease you anymore. Here—take this slice and mess with me."

Erin smiled despite herself.

"No way, that's so childish."

James smiled as he watched her smiling face.

There were not many others at the cinema when they arrived after James had his lunch, and it was just the two in the entire hall.

Still, James put an arm around her shoulder and said, "Come on. Lean on my shoulder."

Erin did so, like a delicate little bird.

She suddenly said softly, "You never did this before."

"Did what?" James asked, lowering his gaze at her.

"This," Erin said. "It's the first time we're catching a movie together. Before this, it was always work, work, work, and work—like you're a dog."

James was speechless, but he smiled since she felt relaxed, and decided that everything he did was worth it.

"Alright, I won't work like a dog from now on. I'll try to keep you company more often."

Emotional, Erin pushed herself against his chest, swallowing the bitterness that came unwittingly with a smile. "Okay."

The film they watched was a romantic comedy, with laughs and love.

Erin's mood slowly improved with James's company and she felt wistful as he prepared to leave the next day.

Still, she did not let it show.

"I'll come by when I'm free," James told her.

She smiled. "Okay."

Even so, her eyes turned red as she watched his plane take flight.

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