Chapter 706

Isaac told Irene before that he did not mind, but did he really not feel repulsed at all? Irene became suspicious. It was not as if she doubted Isaac, but if she were in his shoes, she would still feel slightly averse after what Harvey did. She would not complain or doubt their relationship for that, since it was normal for a person to have reservations—and a person had their own feelings as well as opinions. She would not blame Isaac for that, and they both probably needed time to let the whole affair cool off. Settling down on the couch, she stared upwards at the clock on the wall, its ticking exceedingly clear in the silent room. She glanced at her phone, hesitating for a moment, but ultimately did not pick it up. She simply lay down and pulled her blanket over herself, closed her eyes and slept. … Zachary had sought out James to complain, but as James was busy, Zachary returned to his office. He headed home as soon as the skies started to turn dark, and only his mother