The Runaway Groom

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.”

“I know. You’re always a man

to lower his eyes. “You’re putting me

on the

so that they were aware he was doing

Irene was too worried about Isaac to

did, and the sudden mention

did not pry since Eagle was right—Isaac

be tired after journeying all the way here. You should take a

replied and

then turned to James.

that there were things that could not be

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

lunch,” James said.

murmured softly—she was not feeling an appetite,

to look at her baby, who was

little smile on his pinkish cheeks, and he looked utterly

his cheek, and it must

her hand, Tommy appeared, leaning

in.” Irene

as he said, “Grandma is asking you

get her so she would remember to take

and took Tommy’s hand as they headed to the