The Runaway Groom

Chapter 175

Irene decided that she could not sit and wait!

As Henry left for Ian’s home, Irene left Jefferson Manor, though she lingered at the gates, wondering as to who would want to abduct her baby…

Bzzt-

Her phone suddenly rang.

When she answered, Sheryl was crying urgently from the other end. “Irene? Please come home quickly!”

“What’s wrong?” Irene asked.

“It’s the people who took Tommy. They’re asking for you!”

Irene became spirited the instant she heard that there was a clue about Tommy’s whereabouts.

“I’ll be there as soon as I can,” she replied, and quickly used her phone to summon a taxi.

That was when a car drove up to Jefferson Manor.

but averted his eyes when he

her part, she was actually confused why he would come at this

Stan replied,

could not spare a thought for anything

Stan soon stepped out with a chest, and Irene remembered

that the chest was

are you taking that?” she asked

me to get it and give it to Kathy York,” Stan

double take, and asked, “Isn’t it

to look into Irene’s eyes. “It’s just an object, no matter how precious it is. Also, I don’t think I’ll be visiting your company from now on–you should consult someone else

got into

asking, “Stan, please explain! What was that

me to do,” he said as he started

He told you to do

you very much, and has been most patient with you. And yet, you keep running away or try to fix him

York now?” she rasped. “He’s even giving her what was most

sure,” Stan replied. “I’m just following orders, and again–if there’s anything you’re

he

Irene’s face was ashen.

was serious when he said he