The Runaway Groom Chapter 126


    Chapter 126


    Irene’s expression darkened as she stared at Isaac holding that girl.


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


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


    her reaction.


    Irene, however, feigned nonchnce and shed an impable 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 ce, 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 p herself right then she actually came to make peace, ande 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 nced 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 andposed 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.”Original from N?velDrama.Org.


    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 nning 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 youe to see me?”


    Lionel was naturally happy that she woulde 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 youe to visit your father?”


    Irene could not stand the sight of Samantha just then. Though she hade to realize Ricky was


    rtively 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.