The runaway groom novel (Irene and Isaac) novel Chapter 879

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.

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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 then.

Isaac actually did not think of that, and he nodded. "I'll remember next time."

Hence, they were staying home for dinner, with Isaac telling James to cancel the reservation at the restaurant.

After learning that James was there as well, Irene made a couple more dishes and called everyone in around an hour later when the food was ready.

"Mrs. Watson is not around, so you would all have to bear with my cooking."

James said, "It's a grand feast."

Irene shot him a look. "Lie all you want."

Most of the dishes she made were vegetarian: eggplant risotto, chickpea crepes, omelets, escalivada, and potato and cod soup, with only a plate of steamed crayfish and rack of lamb for meat.

Erin mentioned over dinner that she booked a plane ticket for tomorrow afternoon.

Since she had not eaten well since Mrs. Watson got sick when she returned, Irene suggested lunch outside at noon.

Naturally, Isaac would make the reservation.

James was holding his fork, looking hesitant to speak.

Presuming that he was going to apply for leave, Erin shot him a glare to stop him.