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.”

with gratitude. “I know.

putting

the shoulder. “We’re counting

do this,” Eagle replied, deliberately mentioning the last part so that they were aware he was doing what he did because he was given money to

was too worried about Isaac to notice

the

he did not pry since Eagle was

then told Eagle, “You must be tired after journeying all the way here. You should

Eagle replied and left the

James.

replied—he understood now that there were things that could

was fine for Irene to go anyway, since they needed answers—whether

should go have lunch,” James said. “I’ll make

appetite, but

to look at her baby, who was sleeping soundly

little smile on his pinkish

it must have tickled since he

her hand, Tommy appeared, leaning against her

in.” Irene

as he said, “Grandma

had deliberately sent Tommy to get her so she would remember to take

got up and took Tommy’s hand as

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