The Runaway Groom
Chapter 626

Chapter 626

Zachary grinned. "Actually, now that I looked closer, there is aresemblance.

Actually, there was none at all, but the conversation would get awkwardif he did not say that.

The woman beamed. "Of course she'd look like me."

Zachary then asked tentatively, "I also think she’s my age... 27 thisyear?"

The woman paused and started closely at Zachary right then. "Why areyou asking so many questions about my daughter?"

“I thought she's my age, so..."

"Do you like her?"

Zachary wanted to tell her that he wanted to be friends with Rainie, butwas cut short.

He hence admitted to it while looking like he was embarrassed frombeing caught.

Barbara realized with a start then. "Oh, so it's no accident that you'restaying here? Are you trying to woo my daughter?"

Zachary did not deny it.

Barbara studied Zachary from head to toe just then and she wassatisfied with his dignified appearance.

Her daughter was not exactly young anyway, and she would marryeventually.

As such, he had no reason to stop a suitor, not to mention that this wasnot the ancient times where parents dictated their children’s matrimony.Freedom of love was the trend these days, and it was fine as long asthe people involved were fine with it.

Zachary smiled, silently agreeing to Barbara's question, and she said,"My daughter has a bad temper.”

"My temper is fine-that might make up for it," Zachary quickly told her."Well, she's an adult now, and I can't decide for her," Barbara smiled.“It's upto her if she likes you."

Zachary nodded in understanding and smiled, even declaring openly,"She would. I'm a nice guy.”

"She's not as simple as you think.” The woman laughed in amusementand cleaned up the table. "There's plenty of scenic locations aroundhere, so you can take a stroll and take it in."

“Thank you," Zachary said, and headed outside.

He found Rainie sitting at the rock bench outside and walked over toher. "Hey," he said, backing down just then. "Why don't we getreacquainted?" Rainie turned to look at him with coolness and disdain."Are you crazy?" Zachary frowned. "Why would you say that?"

“I've seen you for who you really are. Do you think I'd think highly ofyou just because we got reacquainted?" Rainie snorted coolly.Zachary was speechless-had she made up her mind that he was avillain now?

At least give him a chance!

“There were times when things aren't what you believe it to be,”Zachary said. "Yesterday, I thought you were the woman I loved.”

As he spoke, he studied Rainie's expression, but she was completelyunaffected.

If she was Lulu, she would be more or less affected, would she not?But Rainie was not affected at all!

"Do all men use that pickup line these days? Isn't it getting ratherquaint?” Rainie rose to her feet and left. "Keep bothering me, and I'llchase you out."

Zachary did not move, and simply watched as she left-she actuallylooked just like Lulu even from behind.

Barbara said that Rainie was her daughter, and Rainie did not seem torecognize her at all, as if he really had the wrong person.

However, he doubted that any two persons could look so much alikewithout being blood related.

Still, Zachary could tell that it would be very difficult to get along withRainie, and she was ignoring all his goodwill.

It seemed that he must do something else to replace out if she was Lulu,though that would be easy since he was staying here.

Spotting Rainie combing her hair outside her room, he walked overafter she was gone to see if any hair fell off.

Everyone does, and he easily found some.

Holding it in hand, he thought about it before calling one of his men.When the man arrived, Zachary gave him the hair and sent him toSunny City.

To ascertain if Rainie was Lulu, they could do a paternity test usingsamples from Lulu's father.

“I'll get it done.”

"Good. Go."

As Zachary waved him off and the man left, a woman's voice askedfrom behind, “That looked suspicious. What were you doing?"

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Zachary turned around and saw that it was Rainie, but he did not try tohide.

In fact, he was smiling. "Nothing."

Rainie glanced at the car driving off into the distance, and she thennarrowed her eyes at him. "You definitely meant to do harm when youcame. That's why we decided that we'll give you a refund right now. Wewon't do business with you anymore. Please leave."

Zachary kept smiling. "What are you talking about?"

"Are you an idiot? Do you have trouble with comprehension?" Rainiewas seriously angry just then. "Leave, or I'll call the cops.”

Zachary realized that he was unable to stay now-given her temper, shereally would call the cops.

Not willing to let matters escalate, Zachary simply said, "Fine, I'll leave."Rainie rolled her eyes at him just then. "Hmph. I knew you were up tono good. I mention the cops, and you give in immediately-I wonderwhat else you're up to. Now leave!"

Zachary studied her curiously just then. "Do you hate me that muchbecause of what I did on the cruise ship? Do you have to go that far?"“Then, is murder necessary?" Rainie asked.

Zacahry's face fell and turned pale.

His own mother and the Lindts tried to kill Lulu, and it would never havehappened if not for him!

And now, he was looking at Rainie with guilt and remorse, as if she wasLulu!

“I'm sorry," he said, and turned to leave, but his gait was a mess.Rainie looked on, and said, "You know what you did."

Zachary only walked quicker when he heard her, as if to flee!

Irene had just put Tommy to sleep.

She was about to head upstairs when she heard the doorbell, and shewent over to open the door.

It was James. “I'm looking for Mr. Jefferson.”

Irene let him in. "Wait in the living room. I'll get him."

She headed upstairs to the bedroom and found Isaac stepping out ofthe bathroom in gray silk pajamas. Its smooth and soft texture made histall, muscular frame attractive, while his wet hair that dangled over hishead reflected his dark, clear eyes.

He was still holding a towel, drying his hair as he walked up to him,asking," Is Tommy asleep?"

"Yeah," Irene replied. "James is here. He's waiting downstairs."

Isaac passed her his towel just then. "I'm going."

Irene went into the bathroom with the towel, while Isaac headed to theliving room.

James got up from the couch when he saw Isaac. "Sir."

Isaac sat down, lounging as he gestured for him to sit as well.

Tell me," Isaac said simply and directly.

As James sat down, he said, “I've looked into Harvey Gooding, but thebaby really is his. Heather King used to work at a bar, and had severaltrysts with

Harvey. She never said a word when she got pregnant because shewanted to force Harvey to marry her, and Harvey did it for the child.”However, that only made Isaac even more certain that Harvey haddeliberately showed up in front of them, revealing his son as if to diverttheir attention.

"James, Harvey and I go way back. Don't you think we should invite hisson to be a guest here in our house?"

James was speechless for a moment, but he soon understood. “Are wekidnapping the boy?"

Isaac looked at him sideways. "What do you mean, kidnap? It's aninvite."

James lowered his eyes. "Oh, of course. Right away, sir."

Isaac nodded, and remained in his seat for a while after James left.Then, he headed upstairs, where Irene was tidying Tommy's clothes-hehad asked someone to buy it, but they bought so much that Irene hadnot finished sorting them.

"Aren't you going to sleep?” Isaac walked over to her and wrapped hisarms around her waist from behind.

“I have to sort these out,” she said.

He rested his chin on her shoulder. "Leave that to Mrs. Watson."

“I'm a mother, but I owe Tommy a lot for not being there for him. I needto do this myself,” Irene said and continued to work.

Isaac's table rang on top of the bedside drawer just then.

He released Irene and walked over to pick it up.

The voice on the other end said, "I found Dr. Sherwood, and sheconfessed everything."

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Issac's fingers clenched over her phone. "Did you replace out who did it?"“Yes. I'll send a photo right now."

Isaac received the photo soon enough and tapped on it.

Although the man in the photo had disguised himself with a cap, Isaaccould see that it was none other than Harvey.

That was when the private investigator spoke again, "Dr. Sherwoodkept it in case of emergencies. I've looked into it, and the man hadbeen in Minerva at the time. He's Zidonian, and recently had a son..."The details merely proved Isaac's hunch to be right, and he said calmly,"l know."

After all, he understood now.

He did not move after hanging up, until Irene was done sortingTommy's clothes and went over to him. "Who was that? Why are youspacing out?"

Isaac put down his phone and turned around, his brow relaxing foronce.

Irene saw that, and asked, “Is there good news? That sincere smile israre.”

"Want to guess?" Isaac asked.

Irene quickly connected the dots.

“News about our baby?" She was at once thrilled and nervous, "I-Is ourbaby alright?"

"Yes," Isaac said confidently-Harvey would not go through such lengthsto put on a show if their baby was dead, and the doctor nevermentioned that the baby was hurt either.

Irene became so excited she did not know what to say.

"R-Really?" Her eyes welled with tears as she rasped. "Where is ourbaby now? Where?"

"Knowing that our baby is alive will do for now," Isaac told her calmly."We know who has him, and we'll replace our baby soon enough.”

Irene caught on to heis point right away. "Who? Who has our baby?""Harvey."

"Harvey?" Irene exclaimed in disbelief. “But that baby is his, not ours!"“Yes, but he deliberately showed his baby to test our reaction. Hethinks that we won't suspect her once we did a paternity test andproved that his baby is not ours, and could always stay a step ahead ofus."

"How could he do this..."

The warmth in Irene's turned cool-she knew that Harvey was upset withher, but how could he do this?

Stealing her child? He needed to die!

“Let's replace him right now," she snarled through gritted teeth.

"Do you think he'd admit anything if we don't have leverage? He couldjust refuse to admit it even if we have proof," Isaac pointed out.

Irene was stumped-it was true, Harvey definitely would not admit it."Well, what should we do?" Irene asked, flustered.

Isaac pulled her into his arms, and said quietly and assuringly, "I'vesent James."

“To where? Sunny City?" she asked.

Isaac nodded. "He may have taken our child, but he has a child too."Irene understood right then.

Abducting babies was not ideal, but Harvey did it first.

That was why they were doing nothing wrong!

She nodded in understanding and leaned into Isaac's arms. "You'redoing the right thing.”

Then, looking up, she said, “We should go there too!"

She was flustered, and Isaac could see that she would lose sleep if hedid not take her to Sunny City.

"Fine, it's your call.”

“I'll get changed right now," Irene said happily, since she was still in herpajamas.

She was just about to change into casuals when she lost her balancebecause she was in too much of a hurry. She sprained her foot andalmost fell over, but Isaac reacted quickly and caught her, scolding herquietly,’ Look at you, unable to even walk straight. I agreed to take you,or did you think I was tricking you?"

"Nope," Irene replied-she was just being impatient.

Isaac lowered his gaze then, his eyes twinkling. "Really?"

Irene felt the flames in his eyes, and followed his gaze downward!Chapter 629

Irene then saw that her collar was opened, revealing her breasts’

Her cheeks burning right then, she pouted and shot him a glare. "Youreally are brazen."

Isaac said with a quiet, eager voice. "Well, you are my wife.”

As he spoke, he leaned in and kissed her on her breast.

Irene flinched, and gently shoved him. "Stop."

Isaac looked up just then, the fire in his eyes not quite fading. Instead,he was tightening his arms around her and their breaths tangled whilehe leaned in.

Looking into Irene's eyes that sparkled like stars in a night, hemurmured, "I missed you."

Irene flushed, her cheeks turning red hot.

Before she could speak, his lips took hers and his hands reachedunderneath her clothes as he kissed her, gently caressing her smoothskin.

His voice was hoarse, and brushing warmly against her ear. "I love you,Irene."

There had been so many issues plaguing them lately, and they couldnot get frisky while Irene was still in her postpartum phase.

He was a healthy man, and there were times he would lose control withthe woman he loved.

Fiery passion burst out like a volcano, and there was no stopping it!Irene felt buoyed by his passion, and only realized that it was too latewhen all their clothes were on the floor.

She felt herself being pressed into the soft sheets of their bed, while hishot, muscular body was on top of her.

There was no telling how long had passed, but Irene was eventually leftfeeling sore and exhausted.

Being stuffed under her blanket, she did not want to move at all, so shepanted, "Get me the bottle of pills in the drawer."

Isaac brought a warm towel to wipe her down and he frowned at herwords.

"What?" he exclaimed, and soon became nervous. “Why? Are yousick? Why didn't you tell me?"

He quickly checked her, but she shook her head. "No."

Isaac sat on the bed, reaching underneath the blanket to wipe her andasked quietly, "Then what's the pill for?"

Irene closed her eyes. "It's contraceptives.”

It will be difficult for her to deliver children from now on-she could getpregnant, but keeping the baby will be difficult.

Having two children more or less ruined her health, not to mention thatshe did not have proper postpartum care on both occasions.

Isaac became silent right then and put away the towel to hug her, hisface brushing against hers.

He knew that it had been hard on her, that she had suffered becausehe did not take good care of her, as well as allowed so much tohappen.

"We'll just stick with two."

"Don't you prefer daughters? What if our baby is a boy?" Irene asked."Even then," Isaac said, and gently kissed her forehead. "Two sons arefine." Irene joked, "You can get a healthy mommy to give you adaughter.”

"And you're not going to get upset?" Isaac said, staring at her face."Nope." Irene smiled and shook her head.

Isaac got a little irked by her “generosity’ just then.

Pursing his lips, he asked, "Are you sure?"

"Yes," Irene replied.

Isaac leaned in to bite her lips at that and she frowned in pain, pushinghim off and exclaiming, "Urgh, let me go."

Isaac did not. "Are you going to keep giving me that crap now?"Irene's lips were already red and swollen from all the kisses earlier, andhis bite really hurt.

"Fine, I won't.” She gave in, and Isaac pulled away in satisfaction.

He then fed her the pill and said, "Now, sleep.”

Irene said, "Just one hour.”

"What?" Isaac frowned.

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Irene said languidly, “I thought we agreed to go to Sunny City.1

Isaac lowered his gaze, staring at her for seconds. "Just sleep. It's nottoo late to go tomorrow.”

“No, I'll go today. A little sleep will be enough,” she insisted, and closedher eyes.

Isaac did not try to talk her out of it and he simply helped pull up herblanket. "Okay. I'll wake you in an hour.”

"Yeah," Irene replied, and fell asleep.

An hour later, Irene woke up without needing Isaac to wake her up.She could not sleep anyway when her missing baby was weighingdown on her heart.

She got up and changed into fresh clothes.

Isaac did not sleep either, and had been making arrangements for a carto Sunny City, as well as arrangements at home, or he would feel tooworried to leave.

He and Irene then said goodbye to everyone before heading out toSunny City in the night.

Since they went in a MPV, Irene could lounge comfortably in her seat.Once they arrived, James had already “invited’ Harvey's son over, andHarvey was already out looking for him.

Isaac gave James a look of approval-he certainly moved quickly andthey just had to wait for Harvey to come to them now.

“I'll deal with that. Go catch some sleep again,” Isaac told Irene.

She could not, however-not with a baby with them.

Even if he was not hers, she could not leave him untended-everyoneelse there was a man who was incapable of caring for infants, not tomention that the baby was innocent of Harvey's misdeeds.

She sent James to get some necessities and formula milk.

After having two children, she was able to take care of childrenproficiently.

The baby never cried, and would fall asleep after having his fill of milk,and wake up to feed again later.

While Irene took care of the baby meticulously, Isaac proved not thatkind- he was even shooting the baby dirty looks.

Seeing his reaction, James walked up and said, "Mr. Jefferson, I left atrail after I took the child. He would definitely be here soon.”

In fact, he had barely finished when they heard a knock on the door.Irene carried the baby into the room while James answered the door.Harvey was yelling the instant the door opened. "What is this, IsaacJefferson?! Why did you steal my child?!"

Isaac merely remained on the couch, staring coolly at him without aword.

Harvey pushed James out of his way and kept huffing,” Where's mychild?"

Isaac ignored him again, so he pressed, "What did I ever do to you?"Isaac finally spoke then. "Don't you know what you did?"

Harvey actually thought that he hid his trail very well, even spending afortune to bribe a foreign doctor.

He was also positive that the doctor had gone to another country afterperforming surgery on Irene, but Isaac had somehow traced it back tohim anyway!

“I don't know what you're talking about, but it's the truth that you stolemy child,” Harvey said, even showing him the security footage. "Youcan clearly see James's face here, or are you refusing to acknowledgehe did it? Don't tell me that he did it on his own accord!"

“Yes, I told him to do it." Isaac looked up, meeting Harvey's gaze. "Andyou should know why I did that, don't you?"

Harvey kept feigning ignorance. "No, I don't."

"Why don't you try to remember? If you can't, you won't be seeing yourson for the rest of your life.”