Chapter 504

Irene answered earnestly, "...I did." "Do tell," Isaac said, his interest piqued. "When you told me that you're only staying with me because of Tommy, I decided that I should not use him to shackle you. You have the right to pick who you love, and…" "And you faked your death to leave me." Isaac's gaze turned dark. "Should I thank you for your generosity?" Irene reared her chin at him. "You're welcome." Isaac said nothing, but his step quickened as she pulled her back to her room. Once inside, he scooped her up in his arms and carried her to bed, while Irene turned, doing her best to hide her scars. As he put her down, she leaned on her side and kept one cheek visible, but Isaac hovered on top of her, gently turning her face. "You don't have to hide from me." Even so, Irene was still uneasy with revealing her flaw and she was used to hiding it. Isaac simply lay by her side and nestled against her neck while stroking her bulging belly. "I love you, Irene," he whispered alluri