The Runaway Groom

Chapter 409

As Isaac made his way towards Irene, her expression stiffened further, and her fingers dug further into her skirt

They were no strangers, but she was so nervous she could not speak.

She missed him so much too, but she wanted to run away as he approached.

“You’re going to leave your skirt wrinkled and unseemly if you keep creasing it,” Isaac said as he reached her, and reached out to pry her fingers off her skirt.

Feeling the coolness of her fingertips, he asked softly, “Are you cold?”

Flustered, Irene nodded, and then shook her head.

Isaac smiled. “It’s not the first time you’re meeting me. Why are you so nervous? Anyone who didn’t know better would think I’m bullying you.”

Irene lowered her gaze. “No… I’m just surprised you suddenly came back.”

Isaac lifted her chin and smiled faintly, “You pretty yourself so much. I wouldn’t miss it for the world.”

He was being so tender, and yet she felt that there was something between them.

“Come ib, let’s go in.” He lifted her hand and put it around his arm.

him, she did her best to

really,” he replied–there were

was left disappointed. Was he deliberately

been days since he left, but he was still

that mean you’re going to leave again?” She tried to sound as calm as she

a moment. “I won’t leave if you don’t

want him to

she

rift between them, and keeping him with her would not change things back to how they

needed time–he needed it, to be

heart, she told him,

held her gaze for seconds. “Not going to tell

money for the family,” she joked. “I won’t have anything to waste if

“Becoming a gold digger,

starry gaze was sparkling and clear

appeared devilish with it. Reaching out to brush the dangling lock

earnest then–any woman would be flattered

the wedding–was grand and lively. The Slates and the Lindts carried influence in Cloud City, and a strategic marriage

members were standing at the register placed outside the front entrance,