The Runaway Groom

Chapter 175

Irene decided that she could not sit and wait!

As Henry left for Ian’s home, Irene left Jefferson Manor, though she lingered at the gates, wondering as to who would want to abduct her baby…

Bzzt-

Her phone suddenly rang.

When she answered, Sheryl was crying urgently from the other end. “Irene? Please come home quickly!”

“What’s wrong?” Irene asked.

“It’s the people who took Tommy. They’re asking for you!”

Irene became spirited the instant she heard that there was a clue about Tommy’s whereabouts.

“I’ll be there as soon as I can,” she replied, and quickly used her phone to summon a taxi.

That was when a car drove up to Jefferson Manor.

alighted, but averted his eyes

would come at this hour. “Why are you here?” she

get,” Stan replied, and

subject since she could not spare a thought for anything but Tommy- nothing was more important than

with a

also told her that before that the chest was very precious

taking that?” she

get it and give it to Kathy York,” Stan

double take, and asked, “Isn’t it supposed

appeared afraid to look into Irene’s eyes. “It’s just an object, no matter how precious it is. Also, I don’t think I’ll be visiting your company from now on–you should consult someone else if you need

that, he got

to him, asking, “Stan, please explain! What was

said as he started his

He told you to do

has been most patient with you. And yet, you keep running away or try to fix him up

Kathy York now?” she rasped. “He’s even giving her what was

“I’m just following orders, and again–if there’s anything you’re confused about, just ask

that, he sped

Irene’s face was ashen.

when he said he