The Runaway Groom

Chapter 126

Irene’s expression darkened as she stared at Isaac holding that girl. Property © of NôvelDrama.Org.

It hurt-as if someone had shoved her heart on a meat hook

“Did you come looking for me?” he asked her then, looking fixedly at her as if afraid to miss a sliver of her reaction.

Irene, however, feigned nonchalance and flashed an impeccable smile. “No, I didn’t. I was just passing by, and I have something else to do. I’ll be leaving now.”

With that, she returned to the car, and urged Jimmy to drive away as fast as he could. “Move, now!”

All she wanted right then was to get out of that place, and even as the car moved, she did not even look out of the window once, as if fearful that she would see Isaac holding another woman again.

She wanted to slap herself right then she actually came to make peace, and come clean to him!

“He’s the enemy!” she murmured, giggling self-deprecatingly. “You must have gone crazy- .or drugged, Irene Spencer! To think you’d fall for the man who killed your child!”

“Mrs. Jefferson…” Jimmy murmured as he glanced at her through the rearview mirror.

Talking to herself and looking a little too agitated… Did she finally lose it?

Irene rubbed her face behind her palms and composed herself. “I’m fine,” she said.

“Shall we head to the mansion?” Jimmy asked.

Irene shook her head. “No. Let’s go to the hospital.”

They soon arrived, but as Irene alighted and headed to Lionel’s ward and knocked on the door, she heard Samantha’s voice from within.

“Come on, Ricky. You know that your father won’t live long, so curry his favor and always be wary of Irene. There’s a chance she’ll beat you to your father’s estate, even though you’re his only son and you deserve everything he has.’

However, it appeared as if Ricky did not like what his mother was saying. “Why are you talking about the inheritance already, Mom? Dad is still alive!”

“I’m just planning ahead for you, alright?” Samantha insisted, because she knew that Lionel still cared about Irene and wanted to be prepared for any surprises.

“You really have to be smart now, Ricky. Be sweet to your father, make him happy and don’t cause more trouble. Also, stop Irene from meeting him at all costs, or she’s going to try to sweeten him up for favors. I mean, what would happen to us if your father suddenly has a rush. of poo to the brain, and gives her everything? You know I’m not married to him, and you’re still an illegitimate son. We have to be cautious.”

Ricky, however, was not as devious as Samantha. “I’m his son. He’d never abandon me.”

“Don’t you see?! Sheryl Harris left town for almost a whole year just to force him into a

divorce, but your father refused’ He must still have feelings for her he doesn’t care about us! “Samantha snapped, the very idea leaving her fuming

Sheryl was clearly eager for a divorce, but Lionel just had to refuse!

It was obvious that he never wanted to marry her.

In that case, what did she amount to?!

Irene had wanted to meet Lionel, but overheard that conversation instead

While the Spencer family did have some estate left, she was not sure about the precise figures.

However, Samantha was already ready to round up everything while Lionel was still alive?

She certainly did not want to see Samantha, but just as she turned to leave, Lionel stepped out of a room after finishing a test

“Irene?” he called out to her when he saw her

Irene turned, and saw him smiling

“Did you come to see me?”

Lionel was naturally happy that she would come to visit without being asked, especially since she had been indifferent toward him before

Irene nodded. “Yeah.”

“Come in, then,” Lionel said warmly.

“Maybe next time,” Irene replied, excusing herself because Samantha was there.

However, Samantha must have heard them, and opened the door to greet her with an ambiguous tone. “Oh, Irene! Did you come to visit your father?”

Irene could not stand the sight of Samantha just then. Though she had come to realize Ricky was relatively innocent, Samantha could corrupt him no matter how kind hearted he was

Also, coveting the family estate just because Lionel was sick? Had she ever been sincere toward Lionel, or was she after his money from the very start?

“I’m my

father’s daughter,” Irene said. “Is there something wrong with me visiting him?”

Samantha’s face fell. “Haven’t you hated him all this while? And now, you’re suddenly his daughter again? You just want his money, don’t you?”

Irene never wanted to argue about inheritance, but Samantha’s repeated mention of it left her repulsed, so she snapped, “Oh, I never thought about it thanks for reminding me. I guess 1 should properly fawn over my daddy, so that he’ll give me a bigger share!”

Smantha was furious. “You little-”

“That’s enough,” Lionel was getting irritated with the way they had to bicker every time they met. “You’ll annoy me to death even if this cancer doesn’t kill me!”

Considering his health, Irene quickly said, “Thank you, Dad.”

She was rarely this sentimental toward him, and Lionel actually felt emotional just then. “It’s what I should do,” he replied.

With that, all the past grievances between father and daughter were cleared away, while

Samantha was left utterly confused.

“Lionel, why is she thanking you? What did you do for her?” she asked. “It’s none of your business,” Lionel answered coolly.