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The Runaway Groom Chapter 805
Irene tried to push the crushing weight on top of her, but she could not make it budge at all.
She opened her eyes and immediately picked up the faint scent of alcohol hitting her nose.
Frowning, she asked meekly, “Were you drinking?”
“Just a little,” he answered vaguely, nestling his head against her collarbone.
“You’re heavy…” she murmured as she pushed at him again.
Isaac kissed her neck and started to undress her, without forgetting to answer, “Nope.”
His breathing was soon short and rushed, and Irene forgot herself amid the sounds of his breathing.
There was no telling they had been at it, but she was left so tired she did not want to move, while all her limbs were
sore.
However, Isaac remained vigorous and persisted.
“I still have work tomorrow… Umph…”
He kissed her before she could finish, cutting her off mid-sentence.
It was after a long while that she was finally willing to release her, and she lay limply under the blanket, rasping,
“Get me my pills.”
Issac opened the drawer, but saw that the pill bottle inside was empty.
He poured her a glass of water and said, “You finished the pills.”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIrene remembered then that she took the last one a while ago.
Isaac straightened her disheveled hair just then and asked, “Won’t there be side effects if you take too many?”
“It’s fine. There aren’t many side effects,” she closed her eyes. “I’ll get another box next time.”
With that, she returned to sleep.
Isaac was going to ask if there were other methods or he could take some medication instead, but he did not wake
her since she looked very tired.
Pulling the blanket over her, he went to take a shower.
…
Unsurprisingly, Irene woke up late the next morning.
It was nine when she opened her eyes, and Isaac had already left when she hurried downstairs.
Everyone already had breakfast, and Tommy was playing in the living room.
Seeing her arrive, Mrs. Watson asked, “Would you like to eat now, Mrs. Jefferson? I’ve been keeping your portion
heated for you.”
Irene waved her off. “No, thanks.”
Nonetheless, Sheryl stopped her. “Eat—even if you’re busy. Whatever it is, it can wait.”
While Irene paused awkwardly, Mrs. Watson chimed in, “That’s right. Your health is very important—you should
listen to your mother.”
Seeing both elders were so concerned for her, Irene hence turned around and headed to the dining room to eat.
While Mrs. Watson brought her foot, she called Finn and started to stuff food into her mouth.
Sheryl came over and snatched the phone out of her hands, hanging up the call. “Eat properly.”
Irene was left silent, but not daring to retort, she simply kept her head down and ate.
Mrs. Watson stood nearby and smiled. “Mr. Jefferson would not dare to discipline you, so it’s good your mother is
around or you’d really be unruly.”
Irene looked up at Mrs. Watson as she chewed. “You’re with them too, huh?”
“We just want what’s best for you,” Mrs. Watson said.
“That’s right,” Sheryl echoed.
Irene hung her head—fine, she lost this one.
Sheryl only allowed her out of the door after she tamely finished her food, and threw her phone at her when she
asked for it.
“I’ll be home early today,” she said.
Sheryl snorted. “Do whatever you like.”
Irene was certainly aware that she was late because of work, but Sheryl was more concerned about her health
than her work.
Once out of the house, she got in her car and called Isaac while Eagle drove.
Soon, he answered with his usual deep voice, “You’re up?”
“Why didn’t you wake me?” Irene asked a little grumpily.
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Isaac sounded amused. “It’s your own fault for sleeping so soundly.”
“That’s because you—”
Realizing then that she was still in front of Eagle, she stopped herself in time!
Hearing a quiet chuckle from the other end, Irene’s nails dug into her lap. “You better come home early tonight.”
“Why?” Isaac asked.
“Payback.”
With that, she hung up.
Isaac stared at his phone screen after she did, raising his brow and grinning broadly!
…
James arrived at Minerva, resting for the night at a hotel since he arrived late.
He was going to see Erin in the morning, and was not tired despite the long flight. In fact, he was spirited, perhaps
because he would get to see Erin soon.
He followed Isaac’s advice to meet her directly instead of sneaking around, and hence waited for her at her
workplace.
Erin was going to work when she saw James standing outside her office building, and she did not hesitate to turn
and leave.
However, James saw her and promptly gave chase!
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