The runaway groom novel (Irene and Isaac) novel Chapter 626

Chapter 626

Zachary grinned. "Actually, now that I looked closer, there is a resemblance.

Actually, there was none at all, but the conversation would get awkward if he did not say that.

The woman beamed. "Of course she'd look like me."

Zachary then asked tentatively, "I also think she’s my age... 27 this year?"

The woman paused and started closely at Zachary right then. "Why are you asking so many questions about my daughter?"

"I thought she's my age, so..."

"Do you like her?"

Zachary wanted to tell her that he wanted to be friends with Rainie, but was cut short.

He hence admitted to it while looking like he was embarrassed from being caught.

Barbara realized with a start then. ’’Oh, so it's no accident that you're staying here? Are you trying to woo my daughter?"

Zachary did not deny it.

Barbara studied Zachary from head to toe just then and she was satisfied with his dignified appearance.

Her daughter was not exactly young anyway, and she would marry eventually.

As such, he had no reason to stop a suitor, not to mention that this was not the ancient times where parents dictated their children's matrimony.

Freedom of love was the trend these days, and it was fine as long as the people involved were fine with it.

Zachary smiled, silently agreeing to Barbara's question, and she said, "My daughter has a bad temper."

"My temper is fine-that might make up for it," Zachary quickly told her.

"Well, she's an adult now, and I can't decide for her," Barbara smiled. "It's upto her if she likes you."

Zachary nodded in understanding and smiled, even declaring openly, "She would. I'm a nice guy."

"She's not as simple as you think." The woman laughed in amusement and cleaned up the table. "There's plenty of scenic locations around here, so you can take a stroll and take it in."

"Thank you," Zachary said, and headed outside.

He found Rainie sitting at the rock bench outside and walked over to her. "Hey," he said, backing down just then. "Why don't we get reacquainted?" Rainie turned to look at him with coolness and disdain. "Are you crazy?" Zachary frowned. "Why would you say that?"

"I've seen you for who you really are. Do you think I'd think highly of you just because we got reacquainted?" Rainie snorted coolly.

Zachary was speechless-had she made up her mind that he was a villain now?

At least give him a chance!

"There were times when things aren't what you believe it to be," Zachary said. "Yesterday, I thought you were the woman I loved."

As he spoke, he studied Rainie's expression, but she was completely unaffected.

If she was Lulu, she would be more or less affected, would she not?

But Rainie was not affected at all!

"Do all men use that pickup line these days? Isn’t it getting rather quaint?" Rainie rose to her feet and left. "Keep bothering me, and I'll chase you out."

Zachary did not move, and simply watched as she left-she actually looked just like Lulu even from behind.

Barbara said that Rainie was her daughter, and Rainie did not seem to recognize her at all, as if he really had the wrong person.

However, he doubted that any two persons could look so much alike without being blood related.

Still, Zachary could tell that it would be very difficult to get along with Rainie, and she was ignoring all his goodwill.

It seemed that he must do something else to find out if she was Lulu, though that would be easy since he was staying here.

Spotting Rainie combing her hair outside her room, he walked over after she was gone to see if any hair fell off.

Everyone does, and he easily found some.

Holding it in hand, he thought about it before calling one of his men.

When the man arrived, Zachary gave him the hair and sent him to Sunny City.

To ascertain if Rainie was Lulu, they could do a paternity test using samples from Lulu's father.

"I'll get it done.”

"Good. Go."

As Zachary waved him off and the man left, a woman's voice asked from behind, "That looked suspicious. What were you doing?"

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Zachary turned around and saw that it was Rainie, but he did not try to hide.

In fact, he was smiling. "Nothing."

Rainie glanced at the car driving off into the distance, and she then narrowed her eyes at him. "You definitely meant to do harm when you came. That's why we decided that we'll give you a refund right now. We won't do business with you anymore. Please leave."

Zachary kept smiling. "What are you talking about?"

"Are you an idiot? Do you have trouble with comprehension?" Rainie was seriously angry just then. "Leave, or I'll call the cops."

Zachary realized that he was unable to stay now-given her temper, she really would call the cops.

Not willing to let matters escalate, Zachary simply said, "Fine, I'll leave."

Rainie rolled her eyes at him just then. "Hmph. I knew you were up to no good. I mention the cops, and you give in immediately-l wonder what else you're up to. Now leave!"

Zachary studied her curiously just then. "Do you hate me that much because of what I did on the cruise ship? Do you have to go that far?"

"Then, is murder necessary?" Rainie asked.

Zacahry's face fell and turned pale.

His own mother and the Lindts tried to kill Lulu, and it would never have happened if not for him!

And now, he was looking at Rainie with guilt and remorse, as if she was Lulu!

"I’m sorry," he said, and turned to leave, but his gait was a mess.

Rainie looked on, and said, "You know what you did."

Zachary only walked quicker when he heard her, as if to flee!

Irene had just put Tommy to sleep.

She was about to head upstairs when she heard the doorbell, and she went over to open the door.

It was James. "I'm looking for Mr. Jefferson."

Irene let him in. "Wait in the living room. I'll get him."

She headed upstairs to the bedroom and found Isaac stepping out of the bathroom in gray silk pajamas. Its smooth and soft texture made his tall, muscular frame attractive, while his wet hair that dangled over his head reflected his dark, clear eyes.

He was still holding a towel, drying his hair as he walked up to him, asking," Is Tommy asleep?"

"Yeah," Irene replied. "James is here. He's waiting downstairs."

Isaac passed her his towel just then. "I'm going."

Irene went into the bathroom with the towel, while Isaac headed to the living room.

James got up from the couch when he saw Isaac. "Sir."

Isaac sat down, lounging as he gestured for him to sit as well.

Tell me," Isaac said simply and directly.

As James sat down, he said, "I've looked into Harvey Gooding, but the baby really is his. Heather King used to work at a bar, and had several trysts with

Harvey. She never said a word when she got pregnant because she wanted to force Harvey to marry her, and Harvey did it for the child."

However, that only made Isaac even more certain that Harvey had deliberately showed up in front of them, revealing his son as if to divert their attention.

"James, Harvey and I go way back. Don't you think we should invite his son to be a guest here in our house?"

James was speechless for a moment, but he soon understood. "Are we kidnapping the boy?"

Isaac looked at him sideways. "What do you mean, kidnap? It's an invite."

James lowered his eyes. "Oh, of course. Right away, sir."

Isaac nodded, and remained in his seat for a while after James left.

Then, he headed upstairs, where Irene was tidying Tommy's clothes-he had asked someone to buy it, but they bought so much that Irene had not finished sorting them.

"Aren't you going to sleep?" Isaac walked over to her and wrapped his arms around her waist from behind.

"I have to sort these out,” she said.

He rested his chin on her shoulder. "Leave that to Mrs. Watson."

"I'm a mother, but I owe Tommy a lot for not being there for him. I need to do this myself," Irene said and continued to work.

Isaac's table rang on top of the bedside drawer just then.

He released Irene and walked over to pick it up.

The voice on the other end said, "I found Dr. Sherwood, and she confessed everything."

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Issac's fingers clenched over her phone. "Did you find out who did it?" "Yes. I'll send a photo right now."

Isaac received the photo soon enough and tapped on it.

Although the man in the photo had disguised himself with a cap, Isaac could see that it was none other than Harvey.

That was when the private investigator spoke again, "Dr. Sherwood kept it in case of emergencies. I've looked into it, and the man had been in Minerva at the time. He's Zidonian, and recently had a son..."

The details merely proved Isaac's hunch to be right, and he said calmly, "I know."

After all, he understood now.

He did not move after hanging up, until Irene was done sorting Tommy's clothes and went over to him. "Who was that? Why are you spacing out?"

Isaac put down his phone and turned around, his brow relaxing for once.

Irene saw that, and asked, "Is there good news? That sincere smile is rare."

"Want to guess?" Isaac asked.

Irene quickly connected the dots.

"News about our baby?" She was at once thrilled and nervous, "l-ls our baby alright?"

"Yes," Isaac said confidently-Harvey would not go through such lengths to put on a show if their baby was dead, and the doctor never mentioned that the baby was hurt either.

Irene became so excited she did not know what to say.