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.

alighted, but averted his eyes when he saw

confused why he would come at this hour. “Why

Stan replied, and headed

not press the subject since she could not spare a thought for anything but Tommy- nothing was

Stan soon stepped out with a chest, and Irene remembered seeing

told her that before that the

you taking that?” she asked

it and

asked, “Isn’t

afraid 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 if

got

him, asking, “Stan, please explain!

said as he started his car. “If there’s anything you’re

you to do it?” she

sighed. “I’ll be honest–he adores you very much, and has been most patient with you. And yet, you keep running away or try to fix him up with other women, so I think he’s truly giving up on you this

“He’s even giving her

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

he

Irene’s face was ashen.

serious when he said he would divorce