It was one of the servants, but she appeared antsy.Irene frowned and rose to her feet, asking, "What is it?""There's someone outside," the servant replied, lowering her gaze."Who is it?" Isaac was bemused."Let's go," Irene said.However, she was about to follow the servant when Isaac stopped her. "I'll go."Irene thought about it and decided that it was really better for him to do it, and she nodded.As Isaac headed outside, Zachary followed and asked, "Is there going to be trouble?"He was traumatized and did not want more trouble.Isaac turned toward him, finding him quite the jinx just then. "Keep your mouth shut and we just might be fine."Zachary was left speechless.They both soon arrived at the front door to find the boy outside, and while Isaac did not recognize him, Zachary did."It's Barzel."While Isaac had a hunch who the boy was, Zachary explained, "His parents saved you. James helped him escape."Barzel handed Zachary a letter then, and he took it, bemus

Zachary seemed to read Erin's thoughts and said, "My baby was born under perfectly normal circumstances. Do not let your imagination run wild."Erin blinked her large eyes at him. "What about the mother?"Everyone was left speechless, since most of them knew about Zachary and Lulu.Zachary was at a loss too, but he insisted, "My baby was born unto me and someone I loved. You don't have to question that."He was not lying—he and Lulu were definitely in love with each other, and that could never be refuted even if they did not end up together.However, Erin was clearly doubtful, convinced that Zachary was a playboy.Irene quickly changed the subject. "Erin, where's everyone staying?"Erin smiled. "We've already arranged for a place.""Thanks for going through the trouble—you and James." Irene smiled.Still, Erin pulled Irene just then, whispering, "James has been restless. He wants to get back to work, and I know that he's worried about how things are over there. However, my fat

Before James could speak further, Mick added, "Erin's my daughter. Everything that is mine is hers, and it's not like I can take these to my grave anyway. Don't turn me down now—if you feel like you owe me, just treasure Erin. I won't play around if you ever bully her."James did not get uncomfortable because of Mick's words. Instead, he said somberly, "Don't worry."Mick patted him on the shoulder. "You have to take care of yourself too."He certainly did not want James' injuries to get permanent, or Erin would have to live with a disabled person for the rest of her life.His fatherly affection left Erin's tears welling in her eyes, and she leaned against his arm. "Dad, you should come with us to Franconia!"She really could not bear leaving Mick to live alone—he was going to be very lonely with Yvaine Lynd gone. And the older one got, the more afraid one would be of loneliness. However, Mick was used to life here and would not be accustomed to life anywhere else. He used t

James was peeking because he was worried that the gift might be something that could hurt Erin's self-esteem, and he would rather spare her from having to feel that she was less than Isaac. Having worked for Isaac for so long, he knew that Isacc spared no expense when it comes to his own people. In fact, they were more brothers than merely superior and subordinate.It was exactly the case for when James was captured—Isaac was suffering from temporary blindness, but he carried on, calling favors and spending all the money he had to save James. Bosses did not usually do that. In other words, Isaac was loyal to a fault, but he never liked to express it.Even so, those who were with him knew very well that it was respect and a sense of security they would not get anywhere else. On the other hand, Erin was even more expectant when she realized it was not money, and she was starting to fumble a little.James simply reclined on the couch with the fresh juice, taking a sip and then sa

Irene's baby was being difficult. He was refusing to be carried, but he was also so small that anyone not noticing would knock into him if he walked. That was why someone must always be on hand to watch him.Tommy was older and would stay put and stick with Irene when told so."It's such a grand wedding," Mrs. Watson exclaimed in awe, impressed by the wedding hall when they arrived.The place was as grand as it was dreamlike—Mick certainly was not going to be stingy since Erin was his only child, and he had many friends in Minerva.James had also been making a fortune over the years he worked for Isaac and could naturally afford such a wedding too. However, Mick was the one who actually paid, saying that it was his duty as a father.Mrs. Watson leaned in to whisper into Irene's ear, "I think Mr. Jefferson should do one for you too."Irene smiled. "Now? Both our children are walking already…""Exactly. This is a once in a lifetime occasion for women," Mrs. Watson said.Irene saw