The Runaway Groom
Chapter 972

Irene came to a realization right then. "Tommy did that?"

Still, she soon realized that only a child would do something so nonsensical.

"Let me go already!" Zachary urged.

"Swear you won't go looking for Lulu and I will," Irene said.

"I swear..."

Irene undid the hair knots while waiting for him to swear it... but that was all he said.

Speechless for a moment, she said, "Swear it."

“I just did," Zachary replied, holding her gaze.

Irene said nothing, and rose to her feet. "You can keep enjoying the couch, I guess!"

"You women are troublesome." Zachary sighed feebly.

“Lulu is a woman too. Why would you like her so much?" Irene asked in return.

Zachary was at a loss for words and frowned. "Fine, I give in—I really can't beat you in an argument. I swear I won't go looking for Lulu, or..." Irene stared at him. "Or, what?"

Zachary pursed his lips. "I'd choke on my food and drown from drinking..."

"What's that supposed to mean? Can't you be more direct?" Irene pointed out.

"Do I have to swear by my death?" Zachary complained.

Irnee was stumped but dropped to a crouch to look him in the eye. “I'm not being cruel, but you know that Lulu has a family now. How much did she yearn for a quiet life ever since her mother died and her father basically abandoned her? It took her so much to get the life she wanted, and do you think I'm doing right by her if that changes because of you?"

Zachary listened this time, and his expression was serious. "I just wanted to see her... no, the child. I don't want to affect her, but I just want to look at the child. That's all."

Irene finally released him. "You'll have the chance.”

Zachary would agree—but there was no telling how long that would take.

“You're a mother, Irene. You should understand parental love—" “You're not the father, Zachary," Irene told him sternly.

Zachary was silent for a moment and clutched his chest. "You're really hitting where it hurts."

"Just wanted to make you see reality,” Irene said.

"I always have, alright? Why'd you think so badly of me? Did I harass Lulu the last time I was near her?" Zachary demanded.

Irene turned quiet, so Zachary continued even as he flexed his wrist. "Why don't you trust me at all? Am I that cold and useless? Whatever. I won't hold this against you, but I'm going to murder your son now. Don't you defend him."

Irene blinked, but she rose to her feet and returned to her study, saying, "I won'tinterfere.”

Right now, the only thing she could do was to sacrifice Tommy, all while telling herself that sons were born to be betrayed.

Yes, that must be it.

Meanwhile, Zachary tugged at his hair, which was not straightening out so soon after being just tied up.

He looked as if he had it permed!

He did not bother with that just then, since he was in his own home and did not have to mind his appearance. sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ FɪndNøvel.ɴᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Meanwhile, Eagle was teaching Tommy basketball.

Tommy was serious for once, since he was actually interested. Naturally, he was playing with a kid-sized stand, and he certainly had the form.

However, he soon noticed Zachary approaching, and his danger sense promptly kicked in.

"We have to go, Eagle. Uncle Zachary is coming," he quickly said. Eagle frowned—Zachary was still supposed to be tied up.

Still, he turned and saw that the man was really coming at them, and he quickly picked up Tommy while quickly running away with his incredible physique!

Zachary yelled from behind, "Do you think you can keep running forever?!"

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