The runaway groom novel (Irene and Isaac) novel Chapter 964

Isaac turned around, while Erin turned toward Irene too. "What's wrong, Irene?"

"Nothing," Irene replied. "Just wanted you all to be careful."

"Oh, we will," Erin assured her. "Don't worry, Irene."

Irene nodded, watching them as they left.

She scowled a little, feeling like she could not be of help.

Eagle approached her just then. "Is there anything I can help with, ma'am?"

Irene shook her head. "Let's go back inside—thanks for keeping an eye on things while I wasn't around."

"It's what I should do," Eagle replied, nodding.

Tommy ran up to Irene then, hugging her leg. "Mommy, carry me."

Irene arched her back and tried to pull him up—the move tugged at her shoulder wound, and it was only then that she remembered that she was still hurt.

"Why don't we just hold hands?" she asked mildly.

Tommy shook his head. "Carry me."

Eagle walked up to them. "I can carry you."

Tommy spaced out for a moment and snapped, "Nope!"

With that, he ran away.

After all, Eagle had kept him on a tight leash when Irene was away, stopping him from climbing walls or leaving the castle and insisting that he properly studied Franconian under his tutor.

He would even ensure Tommy had seconds during meals!

There was no way he would want Eagle to carry him after the latter denied him his freedom—Eagle's arms were no different from a prison, devoid of warmth!

That was why Tommy wanted his mommy's warm embrace!

Irene raised a brow as Tommy fled and turned toward Eagle. "He's that scared of you, huh?"

Eagle was actually unsure what Irene was getting at, but he explained, "Maybe I was too strict with him when you were away. That's why he doesn't like me."

Irene suddenly smiled and said, "Good work."