The Runaway Groom

Chapter 417

Irene turned around to find Zachary standing there and she quickly explained, “It’s just a hunch.”

She only wanted to tell Isaac what she thought, and did not expect Zachary to be listening!

Zachary had actually hurried to them to see them off and had inadvertently overheard Irene.

He did not believe that it was Lulu, and was quickly convinced that Spencer was responsible.

Ricky was young and impulsive–it certainly looked like something he would do.

“It’s your wedding. What are you doing here? Aren’t you supposed to be busy?” Irene asked, changing the subject.

“I was going to see you off,” Zachary said, hesitating for a moment before continuing, “Also, please pass a message to Lulu.”

“What is it?” Irene asked.

“Tell her…” Zachary’s voice trailed off, and then said, “Forget it.”

It was pointless to say anything now–there was no question that he was the one who let her down.

Jimmy the chauffeur was the one who brought Irene to Central Tower, so she sent him home while she got into Isaac’s car.

be so kind

it’s just a

Zachary insisted, showing no doubt that it was Ricky.

did not like him being so assertive. “Sure.”

anything although he could tell that she

upset.

off, Isaac asked, “Are you

Ricky, but that was just a hunch. You wouldn’t jump

replied

suddenly turned toward him. “Are you coming

not look at her. “I still have work to do.”

words, he was telling her that he could not go home with her.

left Irene utterly disappointed,

murmured as if in understanding.

that, the car turned silent as neither of them spoke, and they soon reached

caught her hand–it was cold to the touch, and

“…”

not muster a single word. Knowing that he was hesitant to speak, Irene replied,

suddenly leaned forward to kiss him on the lips.

rasped as she pulled away. “I feel the same.”