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!

evenly, “I’m not. I had been with a man, but just the one I won’t sleep with

“You are my wife, and nothing I do to

since she was staying calm,

“Then leave him.”

was very calm

he wanted right now for her to be

no less.

she was not allowed to have liaisons… Be it with one man or

to him,

know what the

had shared was that night, and the only thing he left her with was

no qualms as she

was satisfied with her answer and was getting along with her for

Isaac said

that line left Irene

sensing his change ever so

at her

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

she feigned a nonchalant

out of the car.

both of them returning together, and promptly smiled.” Welcome home, Mr.

to

Mrs. Watson exclaimed, and tactfully made way for them, especially since it was very rare that

with Isaac-not when she had caught on to the fact that he

sleepy,” she said, hastily coming up with an excuse. “I’m going

was avoiding him, and