The Runaway Groom
Chapter 57

Chapter 57

They were both murderers who had killed her child. There was no wayshe would feel anything toward them other than loathing! “But what areyou going to do if Isaac still refuses to divorce you?” Zachary remindedher then. “You can hide your pregnancy for a few more months, butthere's no way you can hide it as more time passes by."

In reality, Irene had an idea, but she did not tell Zachary-he was toomuch of a friend to Isaac.

And if Zachary were to replace out, it was only expected that Isaac wouldreplace out.

As such, she simply acted as if she had no plans, and said, “I have noidea. We'll just have to cross that bridge when we reach it."

“If push comes to shove, you just have to run away in secret,” Zacharysuggested. “Just stay out of Isaac's mind, and he'll eventually forgetabout you.” Irene gave him a dark look. “Do you really believe thatIsaac would ever fail to replace me once he sets his mind on it?" "Well,no...” Zachary muttered, perfectly aware of what Isaac was like andhow he did things “Alright, I'm sleepy now. I need some rest,” Irene saidthen. “Okay,” Zachary said as he started to leave. “Just call me whenyou need me.” “Sure,” Irene murmured. Then, as Zachary opened thedoor, she suddenly called out to him. “Zachary... Thank you.” “No, youdon't have to thank me,” Zachary said, giving her a look. “There's noneed for that between us.”

Irene flashed a faint smile.

Exhausted, she fell asleep soon after Zachary left.

Later at night, Sheryl visited Irene again, and brought some food. Aftereating some of it, she said solemnly, “Mom, I have something to tellyou.” Sheryl gave her a sympathetic look. “Okay, tell me.”

“I want to divorce Isaac, but he's stubbornly refusing,” Irene said withan even tone.” There's no way I can live with him, and the only choicefor me is to speak away and run

~ I have to escape somewhere he'd never replace me.”

Holding her gaze, Sheryl told her, “It's the same for me. I asked yourfather for a divorce, but he’s determined to stop me too. I'm thinkingabout going through the legal system to get it done, but since you'rehaving trouble getting a divorce as well, we should just run awaytogether... We'll go to a city where no one knows us and start a newlife.”

Irene nodded. “But we need to leave without leaving any traces — doyou understand, Mom?’

“I know.” Sheryl nodded, “We need to keep quiet if we are to make aclean getaway.” “Come here...”

Irene then beckoned for Sheryl to get closer, and leaned in to whisperinto her mothers ear.

As Sheryl nodded repeatedly, Irene finished. “I'll transfer the money toyour account. Take your time to settle down over there, and I'll join youafter a while.”

“Don’t worry,” Sheryl replied. “I'll make sure everything is ready whenyou arrive.”

Still, she pointed out worriedly, “But you're here alone, and you'reinjured...” — “I can handle this, Mom.” Irene flashed a bright smile ather.

Sheryl nodded-right now, she must do her best not to be a burden toher daughter, and maintain an exit route for her.

She would stay with Irene for the night, but leave early the nextmorning. The mother and child duo trusted each other, and they wouldbe counting on each other to escape their currently tumultuous lives.As morning arrives, Sheryl reluctantly leaves the hospital-Irene stillneeded to stay in the hospital to recover for the time being.Meanwhile, Isaac had arrived at another hospital to check on Stan. Theman had since regained consciousness, but he was extensively injuredand would need rest for a long while.

At the same time, Whitney was constantly watching Isaac and probinghis current intentions.

Deliberately maintaining a haggard appearance, she gingerlymurmured, “Isaac... My heart hurts so much... Our child is gone...”Isaac's expression was aloof, and he was not even bothered to glanceher way.

“Isaac...” Whitney persisted, inching her way closer.

That was when Isaac's secretary strode upand stepped between them,while telling Isaac, “We've found the doctor, Mr. Jefferson.”