The Runaway Groom
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,” Irenesaid, 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 overnothing.”

Sheryl thought about it, and decided that she might be paranoid.“Okay,” she said, though she sounded a little disappointed just then. “Iwas 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—inlaw. That basically makes him my son too.”

Irene, however, became gloomy as she remembered how things werebetween her and Isaac, but tried her best to sound normal. “I still havework to do, Mom. Anyway, I'll bring Tommy over once I leave work, anddo 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 scrumptiousfood. Irene could tell that it took. considerable time and effort, and couldnot help feeling grateful.

“Oh, Tommy,” Sheryl exclaimed as she studied the baby from head totoe. “Getting rounder, taller and fairer, aren't we? You look just likeDaddy now!”

Irene glanced at Tommy too, and the boy did indeed resemble Isaac.“Oh, and did you remember when you asked me to decide when youtwo should get married? The weather is cooling these days, so it wouldbe good to do it soon. You and Isaac should get ready now.”

Irene’s heart skipped a beat.

Isaac must have forgotten about that, had he not?

Even if he did not, this was definitely a bad time.

As such, Irene changed the subject, “Speaking of weddings, I have toattend one. What do you think I should wear, Mom?”

“Whose wedding?” Sheryl asked.

“Zachary Slate's,” Irene replied.

“What?!” Someone exclaimed from the doorway, and Irene turned toreplace Ricky Spencer standing there! Stumped for a while, she eventuallyasked, “When did you come back?”

“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 init.”

“No, I'm the one telling you not to do it, not him,” Irene explained. “Hejust broke up with Lulu, and she probably would be overwhelmed if shereplaces out...”

“Exactly! She would only give up if she replaces out, and she needs thepain 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 herhead. "Let him do it.”

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