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.

Irene held on to him, she did her best to compose herself and sound

really,” he replied–there were still things to be

left disappointed. Was he

has been days since he

again?” She tried to sound as

silent for a moment. “I won’t leave if you

lip–she did not want him

were times when she

rift between them, and keeping him with her

both needed time–he needed it, to

little corner of her heart,

“Not going

for the family,” she joked. “I won’t have anything

chuckled. “Becoming a gold digger, are

gaze was sparkling and clear as her

a simple attractiveness without makeup, she appeared devilish with it. Reaching out to brush the dangling lock of hair behind her ear, he

woman would be flattered

the Lindts carried influence in Cloud City, and a strategic marriage between their

placed outside the front entrance,