Chapter 648

Irene did not even turn around as she arranged the books in the box. "Some are important, especially the notes. Those might still be useful for me." Then, pointing at the stuff she sorted out, she said, "I have to keep these. Can I keep it in your room?" Isaac watched as Irene put that diary among the stack, whereas Irene did not see the terrible look on his face just then, even as she continued without knowing, "I'll take your silence for a yes—don't worry, though, I won't take up much space. Maybe four tiles, since I'm dumping the rest." Isaac said nothing and turned to leave. After Irene sorted the books she wanted, she found some of Sheryl's belongings and took them to her too. Once they bathed Tommy and changed diapers for the baby, Sheryl reminded her, "It's time you named junior." "I'll get Isaac to actually think of something. I don't want it to be half-baked like we did with Tommy," Irene said. "Tommy is a nice name, though?" Sheryl said. "Yeah." Irene grinned. Afte