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?”

loved you the instant he spent

was shedding tears. “You’re really mistaken there he doesn’t love me at all. I would suggest that you abduct Kathy York instead of messing with me.

“Do you think

and Irene for a while now. Things had clearly been amicable between them–he would no longer

Kathy York yourself and threaten

as my wife suits me

well. “I’ll advise know your place if you want

you to

up

He cut her

if I marry you. And you also know

I want you, and that’s it.” With that, he pried his hands off her. “I’ll await your goodness, and make

Harvey Gooding!” Irene cried, grabbing his shirt so hard she clipped her own fingernails—however, she felt no pain, and all she could think about was getting Harvey

wonder if that stays the same if you don’t agree to