The Runaway Groom

The Runaway Groom Chapter 911

After both men arrived, Eagle was standing behind James, but he kept his eyes lowered without looking at Irene.

He had no idea what happened that Irene would suddenly move her entire family over to Franconia, but he was sharp enough to tell that it was something serious. It would not explain her urgency otherwise.

Looking at Irene just then, James murmured, “Mrs. Jefferson…”

Irene said bluntly, “You’re coming with me. We’re going to find him.”

“I can do it alone,” James replied. “Your family—”

“Eagle can take care of them,” Irene said, turning toward Eagle just then. “I’d like you to protect my children.”

Eagle stepped forward and said, “Yes, I’ll do my best.”

Irene had planned that from the beginning, which was why she asked if Eagle could come along.

She had faith in Eagle’s abilities.

James wanted to talk her out of it, but Irene spoke before he could. “Do you think I can rest easy if you don’t let me go?”

Seeing that her mind was set, James decided to stop talking her out of it.

“Don’t worry, ma’am,” Eagle said in turn, so that she would be relieved. “I’ll keep an eye on things over here.”

know. You’re always a

to lower his eyes. “You’re putting me under a lot of pressure

clapped him on the

deliberately mentioning the last part so that they were aware he was doing what he did

was too worried about Isaac to

the sudden

did not pry since Eagle was right—Isaac hired him

told Eagle, “You must be tired after journeying all the way here.

Eagle replied and

then turned to James. “Can we go

that there were things that could

since they

have lunch,” James said.

not feeling an appetite, but she should give James time

look at her baby, who was

smile on his pinkish

must have tickled since he

her hand, Tommy appeared, leaning against her

in.” Irene

staying outside as he said, “Grandma is

that Sheryl had deliberately sent Tommy to get her so she would remember to take care

got up and took Tommy’s hand