The Runaway Groom

Chapter 61

That being said, Irene never once tried to understand what Lionel was thinking, or what he actually wanted.

In fact, the success he wanted was almost no different from her ambition to become a military doctor. It was just that they had different ambitions, and wanted different things for their lives.

“All I want is for our family to rise as a dynasty, and my daughter to become an heiress, “Lionel said then, pressing his argument because he sensed that Irene was relenting slightly.

Nonetheless, Irene pursed her lips and asked, “So, you’re saying you have the right to sacrifice me for the sake of your ambition?”

“How could you call that a sacrifice?” Lionel retorted as if he was in the right. “Is Isaac Jefferson ugly or poor? So many ladies want to marry him but it would never happen, but we have that opportunity–why shouldn’t we seize it? In fact, what sort of a husband could you find for yourself if you didn’t marry Isaac? Would he be better than Isaac?”

Irene was actually stumped.

She knew very well how incredible Isaac was, and heard about how women would hover around him.

However, she had also realized how rotten a person he was since she started to live with him.

There was just no way of coexisting with that personality, and he could well be just good for his looks.

him, one should just be admiring his good looks

Lionel. I won’t help you no matter what you say,” Irene said as she rose to

she said,

how you try

and said, “And I’m denying it anyway. What can you

the present situation-alter all, one should at least look the part when begging for

do you

her bed, closed

you when you’re in trouble? Only a brother who shares your blood would truly support you! Sure, I’ve wronged your mother in our marriage, but I never abandoned you two! Can’t

there was no place for him to vent his grievances. All he could

chest.

he turned and headed for the door, and stopped just as he reached the doorway.

opened her eyes, staring blankly at the ceiling and saying quietly, “Finally realizing that I’m

heart skipped

own negligence to blame-he had been too

it’s all my fault: forcing you to marry someone you don’t love and making you lead a life