The Runaway Groom
Chapter 23

Chapter 23

Over the years, Irene did not have much savings because she hadbeen footing her mother's medical bills.

Nonetheless, now that her career as a doctor was over, she had towork another job. Her dream as a military doctor was also delayed -notabandoned, even if she was forced to concede it because of her life atthe moment.

She would become a doctor again if she had the chance.

Eventually, she left the hospital and took a taxi back to the mansion.“Mrs. Jefferson, are you ill? You look pale,” Mrs. Watson said inconcern as she entered.

Irene shook her head. “I'm fine.”

As she entered after changing into loafers , Mrs. Watson pressed on,asking, “Don't you have work today?”

After all, Irene had always been busy, and often took night shifts.Irene’s heart skipped a beat and looked up at Mrs. Watson.

It was true-she was supposed to be at work, but...

Repressing her bitterness, Irene steeled herself and smiled. “I took afew days off. The chief approved my leave already.”

Mrs. Watson had always treated her well, and was Irene’s only sourceof warmth in the mansion—she did not want to worry her.

“You're on leave? That's good — just look at how skinny you are. Youreally should take your time to rest.” Mrs. Watson grinned.

Irene nodded, hiding her dismay. “I'm going upstairs for a nap now.”“Of course. Go on,” Mrs. Watson replied.

After heading upstairs , Irene nestled on the couch and picked up herlaptop to edit her resume. As a medical student, she had no experiencein other fields, there was nothing compatible even if she wanted tochange jobs. As such, she tried to add more qualifications to herresume.

Fortunately, she had a few other talents other than her medicalexpertise , all of which Lionel had forced her to study.

As a matter of fact, Lionel was staunchly against the idea of herstudying medicine, and did not pay her tuition fees just to get her togive up. Even so, she worked part-time jobs so that she could pay thetuition fees for the sake of her dream.

Now that she thought about it, learning more had its benefits.

She wanted her own clinic, but various costs including rental andmedical equipment were too much for her earnings. Moreover, she hadto save up for her mother to ensure her livelihood.

Still, she was not going to stay in the city for long—she had set her mindon leaving once her mother was better.

She felt chills in her heart at the inhumane experiences Isaac hadresorted her to.

After submitting a resume, she also decided to apply for a position inonline medical consultations. She had a medical license, so she justneeded to clear the

assessment.

Even if Isaac stopped her from working as a doctor, could he still bossher around on the internet?

After replaceing a reliable platform, she registered herself...

Time flies when a person gets busy.

It was soon evening, and Irene set her laptop aside when Mrs. Watsoncalled her downstairs for dinner.

Isaac never ate dinner at home since he was always late... but he wasunusually early today.

Irene did a double take when she saw him, seemingly surprised that hewould show up.

Even so, she was seething with spite at the thought that he was tryingto have Harvey defile her again, and her hands clenched into fists ather sides.

“Why are you spacing out? Come on, eat,” Mrs. Watson called out toher then.

Working hard to keep her facial expression under control, Irene satdown at the dining table, keeping her distance from Isaac.

Since she could not win against him, she had to keep her head downand try not to be noticed.

On the other hand, Isaac thought that she was still embarrassed overthe fact that she had used the wrong spoon the other day. Running hisfork through a chunk of shrimp and chewing slowly, he scoffed. “Didyou think you won't mess up just because you keep your distance?”