The Runaway Groom
Chapter 157

Chapter 157

The air was chilly in the morning.

Irene folded her arms, thinking to herself that she should have told Sheryl sooner—she could. have seen Lionel one last time, then. Lionel's death was not really peaceful, perhaps because he regretted not being able to see Sheryl one last time.

“What's on your mind?"

Irene heard the voice just as she felt a cardigan being draped over shoulders, and she turned to find Isaac standing there. His facial features suddenly seemed indistinct and he appeared more languid than usual, though he was much more affable now.

Turning away, she said, “I just called my mom... I should have told her sooner. I'm the reason. why she never got to see my father one last time...

“It's not your fault. They are their own people, and they can decide for themselves.”

People who are in love would never live apart -separation itself is their own choice, and not something others can decide for them.

They were both adults and could think for themselves independently, which was why Irene did. not have to feel guilty at all!

Taking a deep breath, Irene said, “There's still time. Get some sleep— you didn’t sleep much because of me last night.”

Isaac stared into the distance. “It's fine. I'm staying with you."

Irene glanced sideways at him just then.

People are at their most vulnerable when they lose their loved ones. However, having someone with them—even if they said nothing—staves off the loneliness, offering comfort in spirit!

As the skies brightened, Irene left without breakfast, refusing Isaac's offer to go with her.

After all, he had work to do, and had already stayed with her long enough. Moreover, she had already composed herself. Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ Findɴovel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

The first thing she did is head to the lawyer's office, and inquire about the legal process of the inheritance. It turns out that Ricky had a legal right to the estate even if Samantha never married Lionel.

It was not as if Irene wanted the Spencer estate as her own, but Samantha had basically killed Lionel for the sake of the inheritance. That was reason enough for Irene to stop her!

Still, she could not deny Samantha entirely since Ricky had legal capacity to be an heir, meaning that the legal route was futile. She must come up with an idea later too, since the current priority was to arrange for Lionel's funeral.

No matter how unpleasant things were between them, Lionel was still her father, and her grief was genuine.

However, when she arrived at the hospital to arrange for Lionel's body to be sent to a funeral home, she found out that it had already been taken away.

Checking the records, she saw that the papers bore Ricky's signature. It was only natural-he was Lionel's son and had every right. On the other hand, Samantha could not have done it since she was not legally married to Lionel.

Irene rushed to Spencer Mansion, and to no surprise, she found that Samantha was dressed fully in black and had already set up a funeral, while carrying herself as if she owned the place!

Irene knew that Samantha was planning to preside over the funeral and convince everyone that she was Lionel's wife-she was a guest trying to outshine the host!

As she walked into the mansion, Samantha was still ordering everyone around, and glowered when she saw Irene approaching.

Irene was the person she wanted the least to show up, because she would rather everyone forgot about her.

“What are you doing here?” she growled at Irene with a glare.

Irene was unaffected and not inclined to argue—anything could wait until after Lionel's funeral.

“I should be asking that question—I'm Lionel's daughter, and you're an illegitimate mistress. I have every right to tell you to leave and even make you, and letting you stay is my grace. So understand this: I'm letting you stay because you are the mother to my father’s child, but know who owns this place.”

The word “illegitimate’ left Samantha's face ashened—it was her Achilles’ heel, and she always hated Lionel for not marrying her.

She gritted her teeth as Irene headed into the mansion. Murderous intent seized her right. then, as she realized that Ricky would never claim the entirety of the Spencer estate as long as Irene was alive! Seeing that Irene was walking toward a steel shelf, a venomous look appeared in her eyes and she darted forward, pushing it just as Irene passed through underneath, sending it crashing down on Irene!

“Die, Irene Spencer!” she laughed vilely.

Irene noticed the movement, and her eyes widened in shock and disbelief as the steel shelf loomed!

“Watch out!" someone called out.

Then, before the steel shelf reached her, a dark figure ran to her side, pushing her firmly away from the falling shelf.

With a loud crash, the shelf collapsed, and Irene’s face turned pale when she saw who it was who saved her!

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