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

got upset or threw a fit, Isaac would just say, “You are my wife, and

she was staying calm, all he

“Then leave him.”

was very

wanted right now for her

no less.

to have

belonged to him, and him

the man from that night looked like, let alone his

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

she had no qualms as she replied,

with her answer and was getting

go home,” Isaac said as he

that line left

ever

looking at

two different worlds, and she would

a nonchalant look as she

out of the car.

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

“We happened to

tactfully made way for them, especially since it was

to be alone with Isaac-not when

up with an excuse. “I’m going

she was avoiding him, and