The runaway groom novel (Irene and Isaac) novel 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.