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The Runaway Groom Chapter 801
Irene was hesitant to enter the diner, but Isaac called out from behind just as she was about to turn and leave.
“Why aren’t you going in?”
Turning and seeing him, she asked, “What’s Zachary doing here?”
“He’s buying us lunch, so it’s natural that he’s there,” Isaac replied, gathering him in his arms. “It’s almost one.
Aren’t you hungry?”
“I don’t want to see him,” Irene said.
What?
“Weren’t you good friends?” Isaac said, actually feeling a little weird as he spoke.
The fact that she and Zachary Slate had met each other before he met her always nagged at him.
It was not jealousy since things were clean between them and lacked any attraction, but he was uncomfortable
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He could not explain what was wrong either!
Irene rolled her eyes at him just then. “I heard from Lulu. She says she’s getting married, and I wouldn’t know how
to respond if Zachary asked.”
Isaac said coolly and nonchalantly, “Just pretend you aren’t aware.”
Irene sighed. “Yeah. Guess that’s the only way.”
She entered with Isaac then and Zachary rose to his feet, smiling. “You’re late.”
“I was held up,” Irene explained—she thought Isaac was treating her to something nice when she got his call, only
to find out that it was Zachary buying.
“I’ve ordered, if you don’t mind,” he said. “I more or less know your tastes.”
They both sat down together opposite Zachary then.
“Why would you suddenly ask us out for lunch?” Irene asked, having the feeling that he found out about something
and was trying to get her to talk.
“I’ve been busy lately, but I happened to be free today and called Isaac since it’s been a while,” Zachary said,
keeping his eyes fixed on Irene. “Why do I feel like you’re being distant?”
“You’re ridiculous.” Irene denied it vehemently.
Zachary flashed a rare smile. “I’m just kidding.”
“Have you been busy lately?” Irene asked.
“Yeah,” Zachary nodded.
A waiter started bringing in their food just then and Irene picked up her fork and knife, saying, “Let’s eat—I’m
hungry.”
Zachary smiled as he asked Isaac, “She looks hungry. Haven’t you been feeding her?”
Isaac shot him a look. “Why do I get the feeling that you’re mocking the way she eats?”
Zachary chuckled. “Well, she does lack manners when she’s wolfing her food like that… but as long as you like it.”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmIrene was speechless.
She was just eating, but she somehow ended up a subject of ridicule?
Could a girl not eat in peace?
When she was finished, she rose to her feet and said, “Take your time and eat slowly. Don’t choke.”
“You’re really getting a temper after being with Isaac for so long,” Zachary said. “You used to be milder… Or is
temper infectious?”
Irene smiled at him. “Can’t help it. He’s really rubbing off on me, so try not to mess with me from now on.”
Picking up her bag, she told Isaac, “I still have work in the afternoon, so I have to go.”
Isaac got to his feet. “I’ll drive you back.”
“It’s alright—Eagle is waiting for me outside. It’d be a long detour when you return to your office, and a waste of
time.”
“Yeah,” Isaac replied and told her, “Come home early.”
“Okay,” she said, waving him goodbye.
After Irene left, Zachary’s expression turned serious. “Actually, there’s a reason I asked you out here…”
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