The Runaway Groom
Chapter 163

Chapter 163

“Who do I think I am? I should be asking you that-Lionel never divorcedme.” Sheryl spoke calmly and quietly, but it was enough to leaveSamantha speechless!

The fact that Samantha was not legally married to Lionel would alwaysbe her Achilles’ heel. Sheryl telling her that also hurt her even morethan when Irene had told her that. Coupled with Ricky's injury, herfrustrations piled and she flew into a rage.

However, just as she raised her hand, ready to slap Sheryl across theface, Irene strode up and caught her hand. “My dad just died. Don’t actlike a fishwife at his funeral.”

Samantha's eyes were bulging when she turned and saw Irene. “Welldone! Neither of you were here to visit or care for Lionel when he’s sick,but you're here to get a cut of his inheritance as soon as he dies?! I'mtelling you, everything in this house belongs to Ricky!” Murderous intentshowed in her eyes. “And you dared to hurt him! I'll destroy you!"

“Just stop already!” Irene snapped and shoved her aside, not botheredto argue—everything could wait until after the funeral.

Naturally, Samantha had to bear with it, since she could not beat Ireneand Sheryl by herself.

Still, she remembered her own son-as long as Ricky was around, shedid not have to fear them.

Sheryl, however, was not inclined to keep arguing with Samantha.Pulling Irene to a corner, she asked softly, “Why are you here? Where'sTommy?"

“I asked Lulu to babysit

“Irene.” Sheryl cut her short before she could finish.

“What is it, Mom?” Irene asked in confusion, and saw that Sheryl wasstaring fixedly behind her.

She turned, and found Isaac standing nearby, and exclaimed insurprise, “Why are you here?”

“To see you,” he replied.

Sheryl gave her a pat on the arm and told her, “I'll take care of things.Go on.”

“Okay,” Irene said, and saw Isaac walking up to her just as she wasabout to go to him.

“If you need anything, just ask,” he said, though it seemed like he wasaddressing it to both Sheryl and Irene at once.

Sheryl was aware that their marriage was not one of love, and that herown daughter had to give birth to Tommy in secret.

But even if their marriage was troubled, she had no right to pull rankwith Isaac, just as she had no intention to add to Irene’s troubles.

As she turned to leave, Irene pulled Isaac aside and asked, “What areyou doing here?"

Isaac was actually puzzled by her question. “We're married, and yourfather just passed away. Shouldn't I be here as your husband?”

The mention of their marriage left Irene’s heart clenching and her eyeswatery.

“It's going to be fine,” Isaac said as he pulled her into his arms,presuming that she was sad about Lionel’s passing. “I'll take care ofyou now.”

Irene closed her eyes in pain.

Lionel's funeral was over after three days, and his lawyer called for ameeting of all family members at the living room.

Ricky's head was still bandaged—he had yet to fully recover from hishead wound.

He seemed uninterested in what the lawyer was going to say, evenlethargic.

It was obvious from his face that he was still mourning his father.

“Mr. Spencer left a will after learning about his illness-

“He’s giving everything to Ricky, isn't he?” Samantha pressed.

“Please stay calm,” the lawyer said flatly, taking out a folder as hespoke. “Here itis..."