The Runaway Groom
Chapter 1054

After waiting for a long while, Isaac became disappointed since Irenewas not calling him back.

He refused to call her, too—did she not miss him at all after being gonefor so long? She even refused to tell him that!

Nonetheless, he rubbed his temples and mustered his spirit as hestared at the documents on the table.

One wrong decision would lead to severe losses for his company, andhe assumed his usual working mindset of calm and prudence.

Irene did not sleep well the entire night, as she had this nagging feelingthat Isaac was angry.

Still, she decided she would not explain herself clearly if she calledback, and that she must get home soon to check on the children andtalk to Isaac so he would not keep feeling upset about it.

She could stay there for a couple days before coming back too.

She ate the breakfast Eagle bought in the morning, hesitating for amoment before telling him, "I think I'll rest easy knowing you're here."Moreover, his colleague would need time to get here even if she washired, and that would delay Irene's trip to Franconia.

Irene needed to come back as soon as possible for Lulu's next surgery.Eagle stared at her in turn. "Are you sure you want me to stay, ma'am?""Yes," Irene replied. "Right now, you're the person I trust most, and Luluis very important to me. That's why I won't be at ease with anyonestaying with her, except for you!"

"Ma'am." Eagle lowered his gaze, afraid to let his gaze linger on Irenefor too long every time in fear that he would stray out of line. "I'm willingto stay since you trust me so much, but there's still your safety toconsider..."

“I'l be fine. And I will be careful,” Irene said, having past experiencesand knowing how to protect herself.

"Yes, ma'am," Eagle replied. "I could teach you some techniques foruse in case of emergencies too, should you have time in the future.”"Of course!" Irene agreed to it immediately. "Actually, you can teach menow!

Irene’s flight was in a few hours, and the doctor had already done hisrounds this morning and told her that Lulu was in perfect condition. Luluwas also asleep, so they had to practice outside so as not to wake herup.

Eagle looked at Irene in turn and was quiet for a moment before saying,"Okay."

Irene wolfed down her food and checked to see that Lulu was stillsleeping soundly before dragging Eagle out of Lulu's ward.

Eagle stared at Irene grabbing his arm and hung his head.

Once outside, Irene said, “Teach me!"

While she was ready and willing, Eagle appeared hesitant even as hedemonstrated the correct posture.

Naturally, Irene was not going to learn everything easily since she wasuninitiated, so Eagle needed a hands-on approach as he taught herself-defense.

“This is how you can shrug free from a shoulder grip."

He explained in detail, and the key to his movements were easy tounderstand.

Irene was sharp enough to catch the gist of it.

Still, there was a particular posture where Eagle had to put his hand onIrene’s waist, and he stiffened considerably.

Irene noticed his face turning red too, and she asked, “Are you feelinghot?"

Eagle promptly withdrew his hand and stood at attention.

“I... No, just a little. I'll get a drink," he said, almost denying it for amoment before correcting himself and fleeing from the hallway.

Irene frowned, feeling something unusual about Eagle's reaction andlooked up at the air-conditioner.

It was obviously not hot. If anything, the breeze from the air-conditioneractually kept the room a little cold.

Why would Eagle feel hot? Maybe he was just a little intolerant towardthe heat?

Nonetheless, she did not keep pondering the issue, and she focusedon the techniques Eagle taught her.

As she practiced in the hallway, Eagle soon returned, having recoveredhis composure.

After that, Irene kept Lulu company a little longer before heading to theairport.

Before she left, she told Eagle to call her anytime if anything happenedto Lulu.