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.”

gratitude. “I know. You’re

his eyes. “You’re putting

him on the

my duty. I’m paid to do this,” Eagle replied, deliberately mentioning the last part so that they were aware he was doing what he did

worried about Isaac to notice

did, and the sudden

he did not pry since Eagle was right—Isaac hired him with a

told Eagle, “You must be tired after journeying all

ma’am,” Eagle replied and left

turned to James. “Can we go

that there were things

to go anyway, since

should go have lunch,” James said.

was not feeling an appetite,

her baby, who was

smile on his pinkish cheeks, and he looked

cheek, and it must

Tommy appeared, leaning

in.” Irene waved at

he

Tommy to get her so she would remember

hand as they headed to the dining