The Runaway Groom

The Runaway Groom Chapter 244

The Runaway Groom Chapter 244

Chapter 244

Tommy was clearly uncomfortable in Irene’s hold. He

was flailing his arms around, and was choking with tears from time to time, but not crying out loud. It was obvious

that he was sick.

Irene kissed his cheek, her heart aching for him. “When did you notice that he was sick?”

“Before I called you,” Sheryl replied.

Irene nodded–all they could do is wait for the test

results.

In the meantime, Irene took Tommy to someplace quiet, hoping that he would be more comfortable with less people around.

However, that didn’t seem to make things better for Tommy–he soon began to cry. Too young to put feelings to words, it was the only thing he could do.

Knowing that he was in a bad condition, Irene told Sheryl, “I’ll get him checked. Wait here for the lab results.”

Sheryl nodded. “Okay. Go on.”

Irene brought Tommy to the outpatient service–the

only option left for her was to examine any possible cause

of discomfort.

While she waited, the lab results were soon out, and

Sheryl rushed to Irene with it.

Irene took a look and scowled, because she knew what it

meant.

“Let me see,” the doctor said, and Irene gave it to him. “I see… There’s this compound called 2S,6R detected in the boy’s body. It’s what causes his convulsions.”

Sheryl didn’t understand what he was saying, however, and pressed, “What’s that, doctor? How did he get sick?”

“He’s not sick,” the doctor replied. “This chemical compound has to be ingested-”

“What?!” Sheryl exclaimed in shock and confusion. ”

Tommy never took anything! Why would it be in his body?

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“I’m sorry, but it has to be ingested, and it’s not a

commonly found compound. Perhaps someone

mistakenly gave it to him.”

Sheryl tried to argue, but Irene cut her short. “Mom, has

anyone visited our home recently?”

Sheryl thought about it and replied, “No. It’s just you,

Isaac, and Ricky.”

There was no way Irene or Isaac would hurt their own

child. Sheryl wouldn’t do it either… Which made Ricky the

only possibility.

Could it really be him?

Irene would’ve never suspected Rocky, but remembering all the things he had been up to recently made him a suspicious target.

“Irene…”

“Mom,” Irene cut Sheryl short again. “Don’t let Ricky near Tommy.”

“Why?!” Sheryl asked, and soon came to a realization.” Does that mean he was hurting Tommy?”

Irene only had her suspicions, however. Alas, she didn’t have evidence to form conclusions.

“Just go home for now, Mom. Don’t tell Ricky about Tommy. Just say that I went looking for Isaac with him.”

“Okay…” Sheryl didn’t understand what the doctor was saying or the nature of Tommy’s condition, and so asked,

“Is this serious? Is that stuff going to hurt him?”

Irene did not want her mother to worry, and so said, “It’s

fine.”

“Oh, that’s a relief,” Sheryl exclaimed.

However, it wasn’t until she left that Irene let her feelings show.

They were lucky they noticed early, or else…

Even so, she couldn’t bear Tommy being hurt repeatedly.

“I’ll have your baby admitted to the hospital,” the doctor

said, to which Irene nodded.

She and the doctor had been acquainted for quite a while, and he was eager to help her–such as getting Tommy admitted right this moment. After some discussion, they

decided to start his medication as well. Since he was a

baby, keeping him at a hospital would allow him to be treated in time should he get sick again.

It was only until the evening that Tommy became quiet. He slept after having some formula milk.

That was when Irene’s phone suddenly started ringing. She immediately became wary when she heard the voice from the other end.