The Runaway Groom novel Chapter 286

Chapter 286

Irene opened her eyes to find the timer on the bomb staying at zero without detonating.

Just as she was puzzled, Ricky spoke.

“Sorry, sis. I was just using you to force Isaac into admitting that he killed my mom, and give that evidence to the police to arrest him. But I had no intention of hurting you-that’s why it won’t blow up.”

Irene could hardly believe it. “Ricky…”

“I accept what you told me, and I understand now-if Isaac wanted Mom dead, he didn’t have to get her out of prison to do it. It’s clearly someone who was using me,” he said, as he walked up to untie her. “Are you angry at me?”

“No.” Irene shook her head.

After all, her heart was filled with unexpected warmth-Ricky was in grief after Samantha’s death, and it was understandable that he resorted to extreme actions.

Even so, he used a dud bomb, making it clear that he did consider her family and did not want to hurt her.

Hugging him, she said, “Even though our father left us, you’re my brother, Ricky. We’ll definitely find the one who killed your mother and put her to justice.”

Ricky nodded. “Thank you… But don’t you hate me?”

Irene did not, since any grievance she held against Samantha died with the latter. There was no way she would obsess over the past, and letting go of it was being kind to herself as well.

Moreover, Ricky and her were family, and she had no cause to hurt the living over the departed.

“Why would I? You’re in grief, and that’s how they exploited you.” Irene smiled. “Let’s do our best together from now on. We’ll seek justice for your mother.”

Ricky nodded.