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.”

him with gratitude. “I know. You’re always

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

the

replied, deliberately mentioning the last part so that they were aware he was

Isaac

the

Eagle was right—Isaac

journeying all the way here. You should take

replied

turned to James. “Can we go

understood now that there were

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

go have lunch,” James said.

was not feeling an appetite,

turned to look at her baby, who

a little smile on his pinkish cheeks, and he

and it must have tickled since

hand, Tommy

in.” Irene

he

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

hand as they headed