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.

on to him, she did her best to compose herself and sound normal. “Are you finished with

really,” he replied–there were still things to

was left disappointed. Was he

days since he left,

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

moment. “I won’t leave if

want him to go, but

she was busy with work

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

time–he needed it,

reluctant bitterness restrained at a little corner of her heart, she told him, “I

gaze for seconds. “Not going

won’t have anything

“Becoming a gold

sparkling and clear as her eyes narrowed from

appeared devilish with it. Reaching out

earnest then–any woman would be flattered by

lively. The Slates and the Lindts carried influence in Cloud City, and

register placed outside the front entrance, dressed