Chapter 241

Irene didn’t expect that from Sheryl, and walked up to give her mother a hug from the back. "Thanks, Mom." Sheryl smiled and patted Irene’s hand. "You don't have to thank me, silly—I'm your mother. Of course I’ll wish the best for you," she said. She leaned in to whisper into Irene’s ear, saying, "I'm not blind, you know. I saw you two—" "Mom!" Irene pouted in embarrassment. "Alright, alright, I won't say it," Sheryl said, before adding solemnly. "Just be happy." "Don't worry, Mom." Irene assured her. Sherly laughed. "Okay. I’ll go cook now." Irene let go of Sheryl, and returned to the couch. Isaac did not pick up Tommy—he was sitting beside Tommy and staring at the baby, who was blinking his large, round eyes at Isaac. Tommy appeared curious and wasn’t throwing a fit, lying there unmoving as Isaac watched him. Irene poured Isaac a glass of water. "Why are you staring at him like that?" Isaac did not look up, and instead asked, "Do you want to keep being a doctor, or learn