Chapter 237

At once, Irene was hit with a wave of awkwardness and embarrassment. "Yes, I love you," she admitted grumpily as she struggled against his hold. "Can you let go of me now?" Isaac chuckled. "Nope." "You're going to smother me if you keep holding me like this," she complained. "I would never," he said quietly, and kissed her on her forehead. His kiss was as gentle as a summer breeze, tugging at one's heartstrings. Irene felt her heart skip a beat, and leaned against his chest. He was the first man whom she fell for—they were two individuals who would never have crossed paths, yet events brought them together almost by force. Perhaps this was their destiny… Bzzt— Isaac's cell phone on his desk began to ring, and Irene pulled away from his arms, saying, "Your phone is ringing." Isaac heard it but did not take it, so she picked it up instead. Seeing that Stan was calling, she said, "It's Stan. Something must be up." Isaac finally answered, and Stan quickly told him, "Take a loo