The Runaway Groom

Chapter 645

Before Irene could answer, Isaac promptly said, "No. She's busy-he can talk to me if he wants."

'Master Jefferson says he wants to meet her regardless," Moneypenny insisted.

Isaac had more to say, but Irene stopped him. "I'll go."

She wondered what the old man had to say, too.

Isaac regarded her in silence for heartbeats and nodded. "Go."

Irene hence followed Moneypenny into Henry's ward, where the old man was leaning against the headboard, looking withered and weary.

His eyes were lifeless and yellow, and undoubtedly sickly.

'You're here. It's been a while. How have you been?" he asked amicably.

"Good." Irene replied politely.

why I asked for you, right?" Henry quickly

play dumb. "Forgive my ignorance, but

much time with him, Isaac's glib nature

this whole mess, but since you want to play

Iren was puzzled.

to save

opportunities he could have done

to live. I don't want to die with regrets, which is why I asked for you-please talk to Isaac. He

what Ian did, just as she could not decide

know Isaac's temper, sir. Do you really think anyone can make

Henry replied, seemingly not expecting her to be this tough. "He cares

me." Irene continued to

request?" Henry said, his

you would never persuade Isaac, sir. Do you really

scowled harder, and his head

to rub his back.