The runaway groom novel (Irene and Isaac) novel Chapter 801

Irene was hesitant to enter the diner, but Isaac called out from behind just as she was about to turn and leave.

"Why aren't you going in?"

Turning and seeing him, she asked, "What's Zachary doing here?"

"He's buying us lunch, so it's natural that he's there," Isaac replied, gathering him in his arms. "It's almost one. Aren't you hungry?"

"I don't want to see him," Irene said.

What?

"Weren't you good friends?" Isaac said, actually feeling a little weird as he spoke.

The fact that she and Zachary Slate had met each other before he met her always nagged at him.

It was not jealousy since things were clean between them and lacked any attraction, but he was uncomfortable regardless.

He could not explain what was wrong either!

Irene rolled her eyes at him just then. "I heard from Lulu. She says she's getting married, and I wouldn't know how to respond if Zachary asked."

Isaac said coolly and nonchalantly, "Just pretend you aren't aware."

Irene sighed. "Yeah. Guess that's the only way."

She entered with Isaac then and Zachary rose to his feet, smiling. "You're late."

"I was held up," Irene explained—she thought Isaac was treating her to something nice when she got his call, only to find out that it was Zachary buying.

"I've ordered, if you don't mind," he said. "I more or less know your tastes."

They both sat down together opposite Zachary then.

"Why would you suddenly ask us out for lunch?" Irene asked, having the feeling that he found out about something and was trying to get her to talk.

"I've been busy lately, but I happened to be free today and called Isaac since it's been a while," Zachary said, keeping his eyes fixed on Irene. "Why do I feel like you're being distant?"