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.

“I won’t press the issue against Ricky, but I won’t be so kind the next time. He can throw insults at

said, it’s just a hunch,” Irene

that,” Zachary insisted, showing no doubt that it was

him being so assertive. “Sure.”

window, and Zachary did not ask anything

upset.

off, Isaac asked,

like Zachary’s attitude. I just wanted to tell you that it could be Ricky, but that was just a hunch. You

Isaac replied

turned toward him. “Are you

did not look at her.

telling her that he could not go home

Irene utterly disappointed, but

murmured as if in understanding.

turned silent as neither of them spoke,

her hand–it was cold to the touch, and she was sweating

“…”

single word. Knowing that he was hesitant to speak, Irene replied, “I

she suddenly leaned forward to kiss him on

know it hurts,” she rasped as she pulled away. “I feel the same.”