The Runaway Groom
Chapter 126

Chapter 126

Irene’s expression darkened as she stared at Isaac holding that girl.

It hurt-as if someone had shoved her heart on a meat hook

“Did you come looking for me?” he asked her then, looking fixedly ather as if afraid to miss a sliver of her reaction.

Irene, however, feigned nonchalance and flashed an impeccable smile.“No, I didn't. I was just passing by, and I have something else to do. I'llbe leaving now.”

With that, she returned to the car, and urged Jimmy to drive away asfast as he could. “Move, now!”

All she wanted right then was to get out of that place, and even as thecar moved, she did not even look out of the window once, as if fearfulthat she would see Isaac holding another woman again.

She wanted to slap herself right then she actually came to make peace,and come clean to him!

“He’s the enemy!” she murmured, giggling self-deprecatingly. “You musthave gone crazy- .or drugged, Irene Spencer! To think you'd fall for theman who Killed your child!"

"Mrs. Jefferson...” Jimmy murmured as he glanced at her through therearview mirror.

Talking to herself and looking a little too agitated... Did she finally loseit?

Irene rubbed her face behind her palms and composed herself. “I'mfine,” she said.

“Shall we head to the mansion?” Jimmy asked.

Irene shook her head. “No. Let's go to the hospital.”

They soon arrived, but as Irene alighted and headed to Lionel's wardand knocked on the door, she heard Samantha's voice from within.“Come on, Ricky. You know that your father won't live long, so curry hisfavor and always be wary of Irene. There's a chance she'll beat you toyour father’s estate, even though you're his only son and you deserveeverything he has.’

However, it appeared as if Ricky did not like what his mother wassaying. “Why are you talking about the inheritance already, Mom? Dadis still alive!”

“I'm just planning ahead for you, alright?” Samantha insisted, becauseshe knew that Lionel still cared about Irene and wanted to be preparedfor any surprises.

“You really have to be smart now, Ricky. Be sweet to your father, makehim happy and don't cause more trouble. Also, stop Irene from meetinghim at all costs, or she’s going to try to sweeten him up for favors. Imean, what would happen to us if your father suddenly has a rush. ofpoo to the brain, and gives her everything? You know I'm not married tohim, and you're still an illegitimate son. We have to be cautious.”Ricky, however, was not as devious as Samantha. “I'm his son. He'dnever abandon me.”

“Don’t you see?! Sheryl Harris left town for almost a whole year just toforce him into a

divorce, but your father refused’ He must still have feelings for her hedoesn't care about us! “Samantha snapped, the very idea leaving herfuming

Sheryl was clearly eager for a divorce, but Lionel just had to refuse!

It was obvious that he never wanted to marry her.

In that case, what did she amount to?!

Irene had wanted to meet Lionel, but overheard that conversationinstead

While the Spencer family did have some estate left, she was not sureabout the precise figures.

However, Samantha was already ready to round up everything whileLionel was still alive?

She certainly did not want to see Samantha, but just as she turned toleave, Lionel stepped out of a room after finishing a test

“Irene?” he called out to her when he saw her

Irene turned, and saw him smiling

“Did you come to see me?”

Lionel was naturally happy that she would come to visit without beingasked, especially since she had been indifferent toward him beforeIrene nodded. “Yeah.”

“Come in, then,” Lionel said warmly.

“Maybe next time,” Irene replied, excusing herself because Samanthawas there.

However, Samantha must have heard them, and opened the door togreet her with an ambiguous tone. “Oh, Irene! Did you come to visityour father?”

Irene could not stand the sight of Samantha just then. Though she hadcome to realize Ricky was relatively innocent, Samantha could corrupthim no matter how kind hearted he was

Also, coveting the family estate just because Lionel was sick? Had sheever been sincere toward Lionel, or was she after his money from thevery start?

“I'm my

father’s daughter,” Irene said. “Is there something wrong with mevisiting him?”

Samantha's face fell. “Haven't you hated him all this while? And now,you're suddenly his daughter again? You just want his money, don'tyou?"

Irene never wanted to argue about inheritance, but Samantha'srepeated mention of it left her repulsed, so she snapped, “Oh, I neverthought about it thanks for reminding me. I guess 1 should properlyfawn over my daddy, so that he'll give me a bigger share!”

Smantha was furious. “You little"

“That's enough,” Lionel was getting irritated with the way they had tobicker every time they met. “You'll annoy me to death even if thiscancer doesn't kill me!"

Considering his health, Irene quickly said, “Thank you, Dad.”

She was rarely this sentimental toward him, and Lionel actually feltemotional just then. “It's what I should do,” he replied.

With that, all the past grievances between father and daughter werecleared away, while

Samantha was left utterly confused.

“Lionel, why is she thanking you? What did you do for her?” she asked.“It's none of your business,” Lionel answered coolly.