The Runaway Groom
Chapter 338

Chapter 338

Irene did not really have an appetite in the first place, and even less soafter learning hints about Isaac's past.

As a child, Irene herself had been constantly pushed around by Lionel.She could not do everything as she wanted, and life was less thanhappy.

But when compared to Isaac, she was—at the very least, her parentswere not murdered.

Considering that, and the fact that Isaac himself was almost killed too,she could imagine how harsh life had been for him and could not helpsympathizing.

James perceived her mood right then, and said, “Well, we're going toreturn the favor soon.”

Irene nodded, but since she was eager to eat, she got to her feet andsaid. “You boys finish up here. I'll go check on Tommy-Isaac isprobably hungry now.”

When she returned to their room, however, Tommy was already asleep.Isaac was in bed, his eyes closed-there was no telling if she wasasleep or napping.

She walked quietly up to him, arching her back to get a look at his face.“Isaac?” she whispered.

When he slowly opened his eyes, she said tenderly, “You should havedinner. The food would get cold.”

Isaac, however, did not move, and merely watched her quietly.

Irene pursed her lips. “What's that look for?”

Isaac remained silent, even as he reached out to fiddle a dangling lockof her hair.

“Irene... Have you fallen in love before you met me?”

Irene blinked-Lionel had forbidden her from getting into relationships,just as she never had the time anyway.

Qualifying for a medical license was no easy feat.

Still, for Isaac to suddenly ask about it... what reason could there be?Perhaps she wanted to know if she had someone else because he did?So that it was fair because she kept someone in her heart too, so thatthey could let bygones be bygones?

She lowered her gaze just then, blinking her starry eyes as she softlysaid, “Yeah.”

Isaac's gaze darkneed a little, but he quickly pressed on. “What's helike?"

Irene looked away and lied. “He was an upperclassman in med school.”"Is he handsome?" Isaac asked.

“Of course. He was the hottest guy back then. All the girls wanted him.”Isaac snorted. “If he's your upperclassman, he's a doctor right now,yes? He's not as rich as I am, is he?”

Irene almost laughed in amusement from his childish behavior.

Turning back to him and letting her smile fade, she asked, “Have youbeen involved with other women?”

“I'm hungry. I should get dinner,” Isaac suddenly said, evading thequestion by instinct.

Irene stopped him. “You haven't answered me. Be honest—did you fallfor anyone before me? Like someone you've kept hidden in your heart.”She put much emphasis on that last part.

However, Isaac simply could not forget about the girl who saved him.As a child, how could he tell between love and simple admiration?They had just met once, and it had been years since—there would havebeen no evidence of her if not for the silver crucifix.

Moreover, since Irene had someone before, would it not be demandingto himself if he said that he did not?

He was the CEO of Light Group, and was as handsome as he was rich.How could he not have a woman before?

Would Irene not be laughing herself silly if she realized that he had aclean slate on relationships?

Hence, being the tsundere he was, he said, “Yeah.”

Irene felt stung even as she held on to his wrist.

Still, it was understandable—only someone like her would never haverelationships.

And it was all in the past anyway. Why get petty over it?

It was just a little corner of his heart, but he belonged to her.

Why obsess over it?

Though the thought still left her restless, she refrained from letting itshow and smiled. “Well, since both of us have had someone before,we're even, right?”