The Runaway Groom

Once all the arrangements were made, they left three days later. Lulu's face was swelling a little as they boarded the flight to Franconia, as she had yet to fully recover.

Still, seeing Irene staying with her and caring for her meticulously, Lulu teased, "Are you taking me for a child now? Doesn't it tire you, staring at me constantly?"

Irene shook her head. "What do you mean tired? I'm not doing anything.”

Lulu held her hand. "You did nothing after running around and doing everything to help? Your husband's going to be sad seeing you work so hard... or more precisely, letting me work you so hard.”

Irene was speechless for a moment, but smiled. "You've really recovered well—you can even tease me now.”

Lulu sighed. "There are times I felt like my experiences were just a dream, but seeing my face reminds me that it's all real."

“It's in the past,” Irene told her. "Things will get better from now on." "Right. Have you found a training center for me yet?" Lulu asked." Irene nodded, assuring her, "Yes, don't worry,"

Lulu nodded. "I'm not worried. Not with you around.”

She would make a full recovery in a couple weeks, after which she would study the knowledge and skills to become a nanny.

study with you," Irene

it too late? Both

is still a toddler!" Irene pointed

favorites," Lulu pointed out. "You had

were on hand to receive them after they arrived

still feeling reclusive, so they took her straight to her lodgings without much fanfare. She had a maid to take care of her while she

saw

was softly radiant—life with James must be good as he had almost fully

the trauma Erin went through, it was thanks to James that she had now

refresh yourself after the long journey. I can handle things here, and

she had to relax as she was pushed outside. "Okay, then

"Go on." Erin smiled.

bedroom, she saw that there was a

She blinked—who prepared this?

asked a servant, and it turned out to be