Chapter 264

Isaac entered, and asked, "You're not sleeping yet? Did I wake you up?" "No, I was waiting for you," Irene replied. She got off her bed and gave him a hug, resting her face on his chest. The move surprised Isaac, and he stiffened for a while before asking with a smile, "What's gotten into you?" "Nothing," she replied. "Just wanted a hug." Isaac looked at her, "Let go. I’ll be back after a shower. I'm filthy right now." Irene tightened his embrace instead, gluing herself to him. "What is it?" Isaac asked quietly, feeling as if she was not in her right mind. Irene rubbed herself against his chest. "From now on, I'm your family wherever you go. I love you." His quiet voice turned raspy right then. "Really, now… What's gotten into you?" "Nothing. I just missed you and wanted a hug," Irene stood on the balls of her feet to kiss him. He was stunned, and though he responded enthusiastically, he pulled away spoon enough. "I need to take a shower." Irene actually found that odd abou