Chapter 502

Seemingly worried that Isaac would harass Irene, Hannah told her, "I'll come downstairs with you."

She linked an arm around Irene's, locking the door behind her. It was as if she was worried Isaac would storm inside and abduct Stephen again.

Irene saw the scowl on Isaac's face right then—given his terrible temper, it would not do if he harassed Hannah too.

Irene smiled. "I'm fine on my own. You should stay and take care of Dr. Carr—he's sick and shouldn't be left alone."

That was certainly true, but Hannah was still hesitant. "What about you?"

"I'll call the cops if I'm in danger," Irene told her, sliding a peek at Isaac as she spoke pointedly.

"As long as you understand," Hannah told her.

Irene smiled in return. "I know. You should go inside."

Hannah was smiling ear-to-ear with Irene, but her expression cooled immediately when she glanced at Isaac, as if he were some criminal.

As she returned inside, she reminded Irene before she shut the door, "Watch out. Remember, call the