The Runaway Groom

Keeping his gaze lowered, Eagle said, "Tommy's still young. Let him try first before deciding if he has the gift for it. We can't tell for sure immediately, but I can see that he's interested.”

He appeared afraid to meet Irene's eyes, but she smiled as she watched Tommy. "Actually, you can teach him hand-to-hand combat.” Not so that he could win fights, but so that he could defend himself when he grew up.

After all, she was sure that Isaac would pass his legacy to Tommy. And having seen Isaac almost getting killed over a disagreement in business recently and sith Tommy having to tread the same path like him, she would like Tommy to have the ability to protect himself.

“I will," Eagle said.

Irene smiled and returned inside.

She was about to take her baby off Sheryl's hands when her phone rang—it was a call from Lulu.

She answered it, and Lulu rasped from the other end, "Irene."

Irene frowned, noticing that something was wrong immediately from Lulu's voice. "What's wrong? Were you crying? Were you in a fight with Martin?"

"No," Lulu replied.

"Then..." Irene was going to press her, when she noticed Zachary nearby, so she returned to her room.

as she did—what had gotten into

what's wrong with Irene?" he asked

fine to me," she

sensed that Irene was avoiding him, though he

else would that call from, if she had to hide from

Lulu.

was unnecessary since he completely gave up after seeing the hickey on

again even if she turned around one day. On the other hand, Irene was feeling nervous in her

favor to

have to be so formal," Irene replied. “Whatever it is, you need just ask—I'll help

my daughter, Jean. You could pass

Jean would be happy growing up in

Martin because of the child?" "No... But something happened to

Irene could clearly hear Lulu

was hoarse and choking with

as if her heart leapt up

be so serious that Lulu could not raise her