Chapter 964

Isaac turned around, while Erin turned toward Irene too. "What's wrong, Irene?" "Nothing," Irene replied. "Just wanted you all to be careful." "Oh, we will," Erin assured her. "Don't worry, Irene." Irene nodded, watching them as they left. She scowled a little, feeling like she could not be of help. Eagle approached her just then. "Is there anything I can help with, ma'am?" Irene shook her head. "Let's go back inside—thanks for keeping an eye on things while I wasn't around." "It's what I should do," Eagle replied, nodding. Tommy ran up to Irene then, hugging her leg. "Mommy, carry me." Irene arched her back and tried to pull him up—the move tugged at her shoulder wound, and it was only then that she remembered that she was still hurt. "Why don't we just hold hands?" she asked mildly. Tommy shook his head. "Carry me." Eagle walked up to them. "I can carry you." Tommy spaced out for a moment and snapped, "Nope!" With that, he ran away. After all, Eagle had kept him on