The Runaway Groom Chapter 911

After both men arrived, Eagle was standing behind James, but he kept his eyes lowered without looking at Irene.

He had no idea what happened that Irene would suddenly move her entire family over to Franconia, but he was sharp enough to tell that it was something serious. It would not explain her urgency otherwise.

Looking at Irene just then, James murmured, “Mrs. Jefferson…”

Irene said bluntly, “You’re coming with me. We’re going to find him.”

“I can do it alone,” James replied. “Your family—”

“Eagle can take care of them,” Irene said, turning toward Eagle just then. “I’d like you to protect my children.”

Eagle stepped forward and said, “Yes, I’ll do my best.”

Irene had planned that from the beginning, which was why she asked if Eagle could come along.

She had faith in Eagle’s abilities.

James wanted to talk her out of it, but Irene spoke before he could. “Do you think I can rest easy if you don’t let me go?”

Seeing that her mind was set, James decided to stop talking her out of it.

“Don’t worry, ma’am,” Eagle said in turn, so that she would be relieved. “I’ll keep an eye on things over here.”

gratitude. “I know. You’re always

had to lower his eyes. “You’re putting me

the shoulder.

this,” Eagle replied, deliberately mentioning the last part so that they were aware he was doing

too worried about Isaac to notice what

the sudden

he did not pry since Eagle was right—Isaac hired

be tired after journeying all

ma’am,” Eagle replied and left the

then turned to James. “Can

there were things

anyway, since

go have lunch,” James said. “I’ll

an appetite, but she should give James

look at her baby, who was sleeping

little smile on his pinkish cheeks, and he looked utterly

cheek, and it must have tickled since he

hand, Tommy

Irene waved

staying outside as he

she would remember to take care of

Tommy’s hand as they headed to

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