The Runaway Groom

Chapter 74

Isaac was perfectly aware of how fair Irene’s skin was, but it was only now that he realized how tender and smooth it was to the touch.

It felt as if a feather brushed against his heart—he craved that sensation.

He became obsessed with that sensation.

At the same time, Irene’s eyes widened in astonishment, her pupils dilating.

… What was he doing?

No.

No way!

She could not do this with him given her physical condition, but Isaac was going further and further…

Unable to free herself from his restraint, she steeled herself and bit his lips!

Isaac’s grip loosened from the pain, and she seized the moment to push him away.

Glaring at him, she snapped, “What are you doing, Isaac Jefferson?! What do you take me for, some whore who spreads her legs for every man she meets?”

Isaac held her gaze with a distant look. “Isn’t that exactly what you are?”

Irene almost slapped him across the face right then, but she stopped herself.

After all, she could not afford to do it now, just as she was not brave enough!

enough, she said evenly, “I’m not. I had been with a man, but just the one

would just say, “You are

calm, all

“Then leave him.”

time, Isaac was very

now for

no less.

other words, she was not allowed to have liaisons…

to him, and

know what the man

that night, and the

no qualms

with her answer and was getting along

home,” Isaac said as

left Irene

ever so slightly…

looking at

and Isaac were from two different worlds, and she would never dare to feel any

feigned a nonchalant look as she followed

out of the car.

them returning together, and promptly smiled.” Welcome home, Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson. Did you both come

to run into each

Watson exclaimed, and tactfully made way for them, especially since it was

want to be alone with Isaac-not when she had caught on to the fact

sleepy,” she said, hastily coming up with an

she was avoiding him, and