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.”

“I know.

to lower his eyes. “You’re putting

the shoulder. “We’re counting on

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

worried about Isaac to notice what Eagle was

did, and the sudden mention

Eagle was

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

Eagle replied and left the

turned to James. “Can we go

there were things

fine for Irene to go anyway, since they needed answers—whether it was

should go have lunch,” James said. “I’ll make the

appetite, but she should give James time

look at her baby, who was sleeping

his pinkish cheeks,

caressed his cheek, and it must have tickled

Tommy appeared,

Irene waved at

not, staying outside as he said, “Grandma is asking you

Tommy to get her so she would remember to take care of her

hand as they