The Runaway Groom

The Runaway Groom Chapter 923

Irene was so anxious her voice was shaking. “Hello?”

Meeting Lulu’s eyes just then, she quickly stepped out of her ward and leaned against the wall outside, calming herself for a moment and asking softly, “Is there news on Isaac?”

James was quiet for a while before answering, “It’s bad news.”

Irene’s heart sank, and it felt as if every bit of strength she had was drained from her body.

Afraid of bad news, she almost did not want to listen…

But that was when James said, “Someone leaked the news that Mr. Jefferson is missing.”

Irene had no idea what that would lead to, and she asked, “Is that something concerning?”

James was quiet again before saying, “It would be great if you can speak on his behalf. You’re legally Mr. Jefferson’s wife and would therefore inherit everything, so—”

“Isaac’s not dead! I’m not inheriting anything!” Irene shouted, but she soon regretted it—she should not have responded to James like that, but she was really in a bad mood!

She could not accept people talking about Isaac like that, and she would get easily agitated.

she apologized. “I’m

the pressure was

and Zachary were still unable to find Isaac, meaning his fate

were

calm as possible, she asked, “What do I

back to Zidonia,” James replied. “He was on the plane with Mr. Jefferson, so you’d be a lot more persuasive if he’s by your side when you speak to the

brows. “What if they

tell them that he’s injured and

in line for

on the bench just

state was at its

to Franconia together,” James said. “Zachary is still searching for

replied and hung

on the bench,

she would face this situation alone without

out of Lulu’s ward just then, a

as she looked up.

Johnny replied. “She’s much more spirited after learning that the captain is fine. You have no idea how stubborn she was—she kept refusing the C-section even though she couldn’t give birth naturally, and she kept saying that she would die with Martin! It’s like she doesn’t even care about the