The Runaway Groom

Chapter 82

Irene saw Sheryl, and quickly turned to Harvey, who had returned as well.

Why was he doing this? Why did he bring her mother here?!

Even as her expression darkened, Sheryl hurried toward her. “Oh, Irene. This gentleman told me that he‘s your friend and was taking me to you. And you really are here!”

Irene smiled at her. “Could you go in first?”

Sheryl was puzzled, but nodded and entered the building.

After making sure that Sheryl was gone, Irene glowered at Harvey. “What is this? Why did you bring my mother here too?”

Harvey gave her a look. “I thought you‘re actually smart after all the times you escaped me. Why are you being so stupid now?”

“Who would know if you‘re really bearing ill will?” Irene was confused, but stared at him warily all the same since he had tried to mess with her so many times–he certainly was no angel.

cold right then. “You‘re looking a

you‘re being nice? Then why are you keeping me

no retort for that–she

could not have her, he would not allow Isaac to have

traces of your presence today, in case Isaac comes looking for you. Aren‘t you afraid he would guess where you were, leaving your mother out there for him? That‘s why I‘ve been kind enough to bring her here to stay with you. Shouldn‘t you be thanking

naturally did not have that much imagination in her–she was too

you really that nice?”

you. Sure, I have my own reasons for hiding you here,

moment, he then continued, “You may have threatened to kill yourself, but do you think I care? I could just do what I want, while you die if you want to— but the point is, I didn‘t. Shouldn‘t you be thanking me

tone then eventually eased as he said, “Just don‘t do anything stupid

to

hand on Irene’s shoulder, but she promptly darted away by several paces, maintaining a great distance

a brow but suddenly chuckled. “Fine. I won’t

dinner,” Irene then

that the house was usually unoccupied, and there was nothing in there—he had also kept her here for an entire day, so she would have no food to