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.”

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

his eyes. “You’re putting

clapped him on the shoulder. “We’re counting on

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

was too worried about Isaac to notice

and the sudden mention

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

tired after journeying all the way

replied

James.

that there

go anyway, since

lunch,” James said. “I’ll make the

not feeling an appetite, but she

her baby, who

was a little smile on his pinkish

tenderly caressed his cheek, and it must have tickled since

her hand, Tommy appeared, leaning

in.” Irene waved at

outside as he said, “Grandma is asking you to

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

and took Tommy’s hand