Zachary said, "That's right. You'd envy me for having a daughter while you don't."Isaac chuckled. "For now. Who knows what happens when she gets older? On the other hand, my sons would still be mine."Zachary was speechless.What was that supposed to mean? That his daughter would not be his once she became an adult?Hilarious! His Jean would always be his! How would she not be his daughter once she got older?And yet, something suddenly occurred to him and he understood what Isaac meant and was left frowning!"Isaac!" he cried, chasing after him. "Y-You'd better watch your sons! Tell them to stay away from my daughter!"Irene gave Baby a pointed look and chuckled. "That's why you shouldn't get too smug or you'd lose your daughter."Zachary was speechless. The thought that the daughter, with whom he would raise carefully, would grow up to be someone else's girlfriend or wife left him utterly frustrated.Isaac's words were especially infuriating.What was that supposed to me
Isaac could read Zachary's mind right away, but Baby was not going to be a bodyguard. How could Zachary even think of sending Baby to self-defense classes?! Dream on!Irene came over to tease Zachary. "Your daughter's still in diapers. You're getting ahead of yourself." Zachary sighed. "It's inevitable when you have a daughter, and I'd like it to be your sons instead of anyone else. At least you and Isaac won't harass Jean and would actually help care for her. And when you're Jean's mother-in-law, you should treat her nicer since she's Lulu's daughter too!" Irene was left speechless.She was still very young—becoming a mother-in-law would only happen so far in the future, and it was way too early to think about right now."I know," she said nonetheless. "Now let Isaac's rest. His eyes have just recovered.""Are you saying that I'm pestering him?" Zachary asked. Irene was speechless. Even if Zachary did not did not mean it, how could he chase Isaac around to talk about the
Zachary was a little emotional.He never expected that James would find his happiness after Isaac and Irene—especially when James constantly worked so hard.And yet, James beat him in getting married.Sighing again, he said, "Well, I guess I should send him something memorable.""At least you have a conscience," Irene told him.Zachary was left speechless—when did he become that horrible?"Am I that evil in your eyes?" he asked."You're not," Irene replied. "You're just not that nice either."Zachary shot her a look.. "You're really getting cheeky after hooking up with Isaac, huh?"Irene promptly waved him off. "Pretend I said nothing."Zachary snorted. "Save it. Make it up to me and have your son take self-defense lessons to be my daughter's bodyguard later."Irene was left speechless.Her son was precious too, please! A bodyguard?! "No way," Irene snapped, refusing to let her son do it—how far would he get in life with that career?Nearby, Eagle was left speechless
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
Isaac had no idea, nor did he understand Barzel's temper since he had never met Barzel before.However, there was every chance that someone was controlling him, especially with that attitude…"Have someone keep an eye on him. See who he's contacting, but if there's no one forcing him, pay him off."Isaac was obviously not keen on having anything to do with someone like that boy."Okay. I'll get it done right now," Zachary replied, worried that Barzel could give him the slip.As Isaac returned into the castle, Irene asked, "Who was it?"Isaac told her everything, adding, "He was asking for money.""Give it to him. His parents did save you," Irene said. She was grateful toward Barzel's parents and there was no question that Isaac was safe because of their help—the gratitude must be considered."I know," Isaac replied.He would not miss the money because he could earn it again, and Barzel was not asking for that much.However, he was too young, and Isaac was worried he was bei
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
Erin turned toward where Tommy pointed and smiled. "You are your daddy's son. You just might be taller than him."It was exactly what Tommy hoped for, and he could not help smiling.Erin then went up to James. "You can wait until dinner to chat. They need a break after their long flight."Alright then. See you guys later," she said and clapped Zachary on the shoulder. "Congratulations on getting a daughter.""You too," Zachary replied. "On getting hitched and becoming cousins with Isaac."James was left speechless, while Isaac shot Zachary a look before turning and heading into the house.Zachary shrugged. "I'm not wrong."James snorted. "No, but you're indulging your relationship."It was as if Zachary was saying that he was marrying Erin to get connected to Isaac, when their relationship was so pure, and they only cared about how they felt toward each other! Isaac was not even involved.Zachary certainly was not thinking when he said that, and it was a little inappropriate w
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