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!"

when she saw Zachary's icy reaction and continued, "We agreed that I'd only be cleaning the house and not take

glowered as he looked at the mess around

snapped, reaching out to take Jean back. "You can

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

was left standing at the doorway even as Jean continued to

again, staring determinedly but coolly at the

decided to answer

as she was about to go to

"Hello?"

answered with her raspy voice—her voice had

Irene's voice

did not answer, however. Pausing for a

talking about—she knew they would