The Runaway Groom

Chapter 177

Sheryl knew that her weakness had caused her daughter many problems in the past, so she must not be weak now.

She would stand before her, and shield her from everything!

Irene’s eyes were red.

“Mom,” she sniffled. “Please calm down.”

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Murder is a crime–Sheryl would be imprisoned if Harvey Gooding died, and she did not want that.

Harvey then added, “I won’t hurt the child, woman. I love your daughter, and will be a better husband to her than Isaac Jefferson when she marries me.”

Sheryl, however, was not so easily fooled. “Don’t bother sweet–talking me–you wouldn’t coerce Irene if you loved her, let alone threaten her with her child. You only see what you want, and you call that love?”

aback–he actually had no comeback for

You’ll never see your grandson again, but your daughter will be worse off because she’ll lose you and her son. Who knows

but Harvey was right–what would happen to Irene if the

went up to her and held her hand then, assuring her, “There

daughter. “I’m so sorry… I failed to protect

cleaver off Sheryl’s hands.

is yes, Harvey Gooding, but you either promise that

–

Once our wedding is done, you’ll see him again,” Harvey said, straightening his collar. “I’ll decide on a date tomorrow,

said yes because I don’t want any harm to come to my child, not because I love you. That’s why I’m fine with the wedding, however

goes.”

were glaring fixedly at Harvey,

it–he was the one who coerced her in the

matters, as long as

he