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.

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

said, it’s just

Zachary insisted, showing no doubt that it

not like him being so assertive. “Sure.”

not ask anything although he could tell that she was

upset.

drove off, Isaac

just didn’t like Zachary’s attitude. I just wanted to tell you that it could be Ricky, but that was just a hunch. You wouldn’t jump straight to conclusions, but

replied

him. “Are you

but he did not look at her.

telling her that he could not go

left Irene utterly disappointed, but she

know,” she murmured as

of them spoke, and

was cold to the touch, and

“…”

could not muster a single word. Knowing that he was hesitant

she suddenly leaned forward to kiss him on the lips.

she pulled away.