The Runaway Groom novel Chapter 233

The Runaway Groom Chapter 233

Irene raised a brow, clearly doubting Isaac’s words.

Henry wouldn’t call him twice if it was ‘nothing‘.

Still, she knew shouldn’t ask if he did not want to tell.

“Don’t you have work?”

“No.”

He walked up to her and wrapped his arms around her, and tightened his embrace when she tried to struggle.

“Don’t. Let me hold you for a moment–that’s all I ask.”

Irene stopped struggling, her heart skipping a beat.

She was still sitting on the bed even as he held her, and her face was against his waist.

She could sense that he was dispirited for some reason, and couldn’t help wrapping her arms around his waist. Concerned, she asked, “What’s wrong?”

Isaac said nothing, but he was brushing his fingers over her hair. There was only warmth in his heart when he held her, and he felt like he was actually standing on solid ground.

“I’m so thankful you were the one that night,” he suddenly said softly.

Irene, however, stiffened. This was the first time they spoke about it after that revelation.

She actually felt awkward and embarrassed.

“Hey…”

“Weren’t you afraid?” he asked.

Irene lowered her gaze–there was no way she wasn’t afraid at the time.

However, she could tell that Isaac was no villain from the fact that he held a blade, but did not harm her. Therefore, she decided to help him.

“Why didn’t you push me away?” he asked again.

Knowing that he was referring to their intimacy, the most indulgent moment in her life, Irene actually found no regret at all.

His eyes sparkling like the stars in the night, Isaac said, ” I want to kiss you.”

His searing lips met hers as he spoke.

Irene did not dodge him. She answered him, accepting him.

As she raised her hand, she inadvertently knocked on the photo frame on the bedside drawer.

It landed with a loud clatter, interrupting them.

Isaac looked at it and asked, “What’s that?”

“A photo of me as a child,” Irene replied.

Isaac’s interest was piqued. “May I have a look?”

“Sure.” Irene picked it up and passed it to him.

When Isaac took it and saw the person on it, his brow visibly creased.