The Runaway Groom novel Chapter 406

Chapter 406

Irene quickly ran through what she just said.

She did not say anything wrong, did she?

“How am I lying, Mom?”

“Did you have a fight with Isaac?” Sheryl asked sharply.

Irene quickly mustered herself and said, “No, we’re doing fine, Mom… or maybe you don’t want me to be fine?”

“Of course I do, but I’m worried

“You’re being paranoid. Things are perfectly fine between us,” Irene said, beating her to it.

“Really?” Sheryl still sounded a little worried.

“Yeah. Why would I lie? We are doing very well, so don’t worry over nothing.”

Sheryl thought about it, and decided that she might be paranoid.

“Okay,” she said, though she sounded a little disappointed just then. “I was hoping to see you both since it’s been a while.”

Irene said, “It’s the same if I just bring Tommy along.”

“No, it’s not–you and Isaac are married, and that makes him my son–in–law. That basically makes him my son too.”

Irene, however, became gloomy as she remembered how things were between her and Isaac, but tried her best to sound normal. “I still have work to do, Mom. Anyway, I’ll bring Tommy over once I leave work, and do cook more anyway–your grandson and I have to eat too.”

“Okay,” Sheryl said tenderly.

Irene hung up then, and returned to reading Stephen’s notes.

After work, she brought Tommy to Spencer Mansion as promised.

Sheryl had certainly cooked a lot, covering the table with scrumptious food. Irene could tell that it took. considerable time and effort, and could not help feeling grateful.

“Just now,” Ricky replied as he hurried inside and grasped her arm. “Are you serious? Zachary Slate is getting married?”

Irene nodded, “Yeah, but don’t tell Lulu.”

“Hah!” Ricky laughed. “Why not? He’s made his bed and should lie in it.”

“No, I’m the one telling you not to do it, not him,” Irene explained. “He just broke up with Lulu, and she probably would be overwhelmed if she finds out…”

“Exactly! She would only give up if she finds out, and she needs the pain to make her forget! Why hide?” Ricky countered.

Irene was left silenced–Ricky actually spoke reason.

“I’ll call her right now, so that she’ll give up and not hold any delusions,” he said, whipping out his phone right then.

Irene wanted to stop him, but Sheryl caught her wrist and shook her head. “Let him do it.”

“What?” She was actually puzzled by Sheryl’s stance, even as her mother leaned in to whisper into her ear