Chapter 1005Chapter 1005
Keeping his gaze lowered, Eagle said, "Tommy's still young. Let him try first before deciding if he has
the gift for it. We can't tell for sure immediately, but I can see that he's interested."
He appeared afraid to meet Irene's eyes, but she smiled as she watched Tommy. "Actually, you can
teach him hand-to-hand combat.'
Not so that he could win fights, but so that he could defend himself when he grew up.
After all, she was sure that Isaac would pass his legacy to Tommy.
And having seen Isaac almost getting killed over a disagreement in business recently and sith Tommy
having to tread the same path like him, she would like Tommy to have the ability to protect himself.
"I will," Eagle said.
Irene smiled and returned inside.
She was about to take her baby off Sheryl's hands when her phone rang—it was a call from Lulu.
She answered it, and Lulu rasped from the other end, "Irene."
Irene frowned, noticing that something was wrong immediately from Lulu's voice. "What's wrong? Were
you crying? Were you in a fight with Martin?"
"No," Lulu replied.
"Then..." Irene was going to press her, when she noticed Zachary nearby, so she returned to her room.
Zachary frowned slightly as she did-what had gotten into her? Why was she acting all mysterious?"Mrs. Spencer, do you know what's wrong with Irene?' he asked Sheryl.
"No, she looks just fine to me," she replied, not seeing anything wrong with Irene.
Zachary, however, clearly sensed that Irene was avoiding him, though he realized soon enough.
Who else would that call from, if she had to hide from him?
Lulu.
Still, Zachary thought it was unnecessary since he completely gave up after seeing the hickey on
Martin's neck.
He decided that it was never going to happen for him and Lulu, and he would not take Lulu's hand
again even if she turned around one day.
On the other hand, Irene was feeling nervous in her room, sensing something bad over on Lulu's end.
"Are you alright, Lulu? You sound like you're in trouble."
"I have a favor to ask," Lulu said.
"You don't have to be so formal," Irene replied. "Whatever it is, you need just ask—I'll help if it's within
my power to help.
"I'd like you to raise my daughter, Jean. You could pass her to Zachary afterward, too...’
Lulu made that choice because she knew that Jean would be happy growing up in Zachary's custody,
since she was his daughter.
Irene growned. "Did you have a fight with Martin because of the child?"
"No... But something happened to him, and I don't think I can raise her nowShe was stuttering, and Irene could clearly hear Lulu restraining her voice.
Even so, her voice was hoarse and choking with tears.
Irene felt as if her heart leapt up her throat.
What could be so serious that Lulu could not raise her own child?
"Lulu..."
"Can you promise me?" Lulu cut her short.
Irene did not hesitate at all. "Of course."
"I'll send her over now."
"I'm not in Zidonia," Irene said. "I'll travel over there to get her, alright?"
Lulu was silent for a while. "Okay."
Irene then asked, "Is Martin's trouble... serious?"
There was more silence until Lulu murmured, "...Yeah."
"Alright, I understand," Irene said.
"You have to hurry." "Okay,' Irene replied, but she felt worried even after she hung up.
She could tell from Lulu's voice that Martin's situation was serious!