The Runaway Groom

Irene only shoved at him briefly before responding in kind.

They were soon stuck together like glue and pulling away briefly only seemed to send their passion blaring!

It was yet another beautiful, stormy night, and Irene was eventually left nestling in his arms, her eyes half-closed like a languid kitten.

She felt soft and limp, just as she asked, "How did you send Zachary back to Zidonia?"

Isaac caressed her cheek just then, brushing her hair behind her ear. "Work. He's been here for a while anyway, so it's time he returned.” Still, Isaac had a feeling that Zachary knew about Lulu but never told him directly.

He was only too happy to go back to Zidonia when Isaac told him to— he would have asked something if he did not know or leave so quickly. Irene closed her eyes drowsily then. “I'm going to sleep now."

Isaac gently patted her back.

Irene brought several books for Lulu when she visited the next day, since she was afraid Lulu might get bored.

"You know me well, don't you?" Lulu smiled happily

you're about to do,"

training center to choose a program so Lulu could attend

did not thank Irene—a simple thanks was no longer enough to

fresh start was all thanks to Irene's care

recovered, she attended classes on childcare training. Soon, she

would not recognize her even

was busy with

and asked, "Are you pregnant?" Lulu shook her head—she just needed a license as a childcare worker, and that

talk, whereas Erin was lively as ever. "I was bored being alone at home. I'm just a

sweet smile on her

daughter,” Erin said then. "My

Lulu told

so." Erin grinned

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