The Runaway Groom

Lulu hesitated for a while before picking up her phone hesitantly.

She unlocked it with her fingerprint, but she did not answer when she saw the familiar number and put it away instead.

They must not rush things—she had to let things run their course to make it look natural, as well as remember that she was no longer Lulu Adams but a child care worker who worked abroad!

Meanwhile, Zachary reached home at 10 PM and heard Jean's cries as soon as he stepped inside.

Frowning, he entered the room to find Erma, the housemaid, trying her best to coax the baby. "Why is she still crying?"

Erma was a temporary hire and not a professional child care worker— she appeared fatigued and was on the verge of tears when she saw Zachary.

“You're finally home, sir. I've not seen another child as fussy! She actually cried the entire afternoon!"

she saw Zachary's icy reaction and continued, "We agreed that I'd only be cleaning the house and not take care of your child...

obviously did not want to babysit, and Zachary glowered as he looked at

reaching out to

Mr. Slate!" The housemaid appeared utterly relieved and turned to run away, shutting the door with

doorway even as Jean continued to

picked up her phone again, staring

decided to answer if Zachary called

as she was about to go to take

"Hello?"

a while but answered with her raspy voice—her voice had changed

you been resting?" Irene's voice was soft and

for a moment, she then sighed. "I

knew who she was talking about—she knew they would eventually meet, but not