The Runaway Groom
Chapter 89

Chapter 89

Isaac remained apathetic. “Leave her be.”

As he headed upstairs, Mrs. Watson breathed a long sigh

— she was not about to go against him, even if she felt sad for Irene.Moreover, Irene was the one at fault.

How could she run away?

Isaac had every reason to be angry.

The months when Irene was missing was an opportunity for Whitney CoEven if Isaac was still ignoring her, she still came every day with her horto fulfill her dreams to enter that mansion as the lady of the house.

It was the

same today, and Mrs. Watson was used to Whitney showing up constanTaking the food containers she brought, she told

Whitney, “I'm afraid Mr. Jefferson still doesn't want to

see you, Ms. Cox. Please leave.” Unrelenting, Whitney asked, “Did you“Mr. Jefferson has told you that on multiple occasions. Why would you sIt was obvious that Mrs. Watson abhorred the way Whitney clung to herReally wanting Whitney out of sight just then, Mrs. Watson said, “Ms. Ccplease stop coming here.”

Whitney restrained herself and shot back, “I know, but Irene Spencer we“Mrs. Jefferson has returned, so please understand that you're being a Ithe food was plenty nutritious.

After some thought, she brought the food to the basement for Irene.Outside , Whitney was standing there blankly for a long while. Coming tsWatson's arm and asked, “Are you serious? Irene Spencer is back?”“Why would I lie to you?" Mrs. Watson replied. “Mr. Jefferson

personally brought her home.”

Whitney released her then.

Why could that woman not die? Why was she showing up again?!

She was convinced that sooner or later, she would get Isaac's attentionThat was why Irene must disappear, so that no one would come betweeher and Isaac!

Even as murder grew in her heart, she feigned politeness and said,

“I shall be leaving then, Mrs. Watson.” Mrs. Watson simply ignored her &Entering and placing the food before Irene, Mrs. Watson said worriedly,Irene, however, felt as if her soul was going to detach from her body.She was on

the verge of death, and did not even have the strength to speak.Knowing then that she was in very bad shape, Mrs. Watson

decided to ask Isaac for leniency again. “Please promise you won't mesI'll speak to him on your behalf again.” Seeing hope

then, Irene tugged at her pants and breathed despite immense difficulty.Outside, Whitney had been watching.

Seeing that Mrs. Watson returned inside the mansion, she sneaked insifIrene lying on the floor and almost dying.

Her eyes lit up. So Isaac did not love Irene either.

Why would he lock her up like livestock if he did?

Tiptoeing inside, she called out, “Irene?”

Irene looked up with much difficulty.

With the light spilling in from outside, Whitney saw that it was indeed Ireonly you could see what you look like right now!”

“Why... you...” Irene frowned, her pale face appearing

dumbfounded by Whitney's appearance. Whitney simply

crouched before Irene, her eyes projecting murder. “You

should have stayed gone instead of coming back to seduce Isaac.”With that, she started to strangle Irene as hard as she could, who had nSeeing that there was no stopping

her now, Whitney exclaimed, thrilled , “I should really thank you! I neverdead men tell no tales, and now, Isaac will never know the truth"There was a click before she could finish, and the lights overhead were