The Runaway Groom

Chapter 176

It was only then that Irene saw the man in the living room.

“You?!” She gaped, but at the next instant, she had bounded forward and grabbed Harvey Gooding by the collar, bellowing, “Why did you take my Tommy?! Give him back!”

“That can be arranged, under one condition,” Harvey replied, calmly looking at her.

“What is it?”

“Marry me.”

“You’re crazy!” Irene’s eyes were red.

“After Isaac did me dirty,” Harvey replied, breathing every word with weighted purpose, “I’d be a failure if I did nothing!”

“Go mess with him all you want!” Irene laughed icily. “What does my child have to do with that? Hell, your proposal is even more ridiculous! Did you take the wrong meds, or did you finally lose your mind?”

clear the instant I took your child,” Harvey breathed with rising agitation. “I knew Isaac Jefferson loved you the instant

doesn’t love me at all. I would suggest that

Spencer!” Harvey bellowed. “Do you think I’m an

had clearly been amicable between

to you. Go abduct Kathy York yourself and threaten him–he’ll pay

with me. I like you anyway, and having you as my wife suits me fine even if

his voice as well. “I’ll advise know your place if you want to see your boy again. You have one day

you to

he strode outside, but Irene promptly ran up to

me.” He cut her short

I marry you. And you also know that

having someone else’s child doesn’t matter. I want you, and that’s it.” With that, he pried his hands

you if you hurt him, Harvey Gooding!” Irene cried, grabbing his shirt so hard she clipped her own fingernails—however, she felt no pain, and

won’t hurt him for now, but I wonder if that stays the same if you don’t