The Runaway Groom

Chapter 57

They were both murderers who had killed her child. There was no way she would feel anything toward them other than loathing! “But what are you going to do if Isaac still refuses to divorce you?” Zachary reminded her then. “You can hide your pregnancy for a few more months, but there’s no way you can hide it as more time passes by.”

In reality, Irene had an idea, but she did not tell Zachary-he was too much of a friend to Isaac.

And if Zachary were to find out, it was only expected that Isaac would find out.

As such, she simply acted as if she had no plans, and said, “I have no idea. We’ll just have to cross that bridge when we reach it.”

“If push comes to shove, you just have to run away in secret,” Zachary suggested. “Just stay out of Isaac’s mind, and he’ll eventually forget about you.” Irene gave him a dark look. “Do you really believe that Isaac would ever fail to find me once he sets his mind on it?” “Well, no…” Zachary muttered, perfectly aware of what Isaac was like and how he did things “Alright, I’m sleepy now. I need some rest,” Irene said then. “Okay,” Zachary said as he started to leave. “Just call me when you need me.” “Sure,” Irene murmured. Then, as Zachary opened the door, she suddenly called out to him. “Zachary… Thank you.” “No, you don’t have to thank me,” Zachary said, giving her a look. “There’s no need for that between us.”

Irene flashed a faint smile.

she fell asleep soon after

After eating some of it, she said solemnly, “Mom, I have something to tell you.” Sheryl gave her a sympathetic look.

he’s stubbornly refusing,” Irene said with an even tone.” There’s no way I can

I have to escape somewhere he’d never

me. I asked your father for a divorce, but he’s determined to stop me too. I’m thinking about going through the legal system to get it done, but since you’re having trouble getting a divorce

need to leave without

Sheryl nodded, “We need to keep quiet if we are to

Sheryl to get closer, and leaned

repeatedly, Irene finished. “I’ll transfer the money to your account. Take your time to settle

replied. “I’ll make sure

worriedly, “But you’re here alone, and you’re injured…” – “I can handle this, Mom.” Irene flashed

her best not to be a