The Runaway Groom

Chapter 160

Mrs. Watson then noticed the tiny child in Irene’s arms, and hurried toward her, asking, Where’s this baby from?”

Before Irene could answer, she asked, “Is he yours, Ms. Adams?”

Lulu glanced at Irene and smiled tenderly. “I wish–I’m not that lucky.”

That naturally puzzled Mrs. Watson. “Then, whose is he?”

“Mine,” Irene replied.

Mrs. Watson gaped. “Mrs. Jefferson… W–What did you just say?”

Suddenly coming up with an idea, she asked, “Could he be Mr. Jefferson’s?”

Irene shook her head. “No.”

“What?!” Mrs. Watson became flustered. “If he isn’t… then who’s the father? Did you have a child with another man?”

“Yes,” Irene replied, having no intention of denying it.

“Irene.” A deep, slightly angry growl could be heard behind her just then.

turned to find Henry leaning against his crutch at the doorway. He was glowering, and must have overheard

growled, and headed to

with him, and he leveled a cool, accusing look

had admired Irene in the past,

think that she was actually

passed Tommy to Lulu and quietly

brought

Watson was staring worriedly at Irene. “Mrs.

would eventually find out anyway. Taking a deep breath, she entered the study, and Moneypenny closed the

and Irene went to stand

you really cheated on Isaac?”

already aware of the rumors, but to see it with his own eyes infuriated

all, he was the one who had arranged for Irene to marry

this, how could

Irene said nothing.

Bang!

slammed his palm on the table, startling Irene

making her flinch!

the first time she had seen him being this angry–he had always been