The Runaway Groom

"That's more than what I was paid abroad. Don't worry, I'll take good care of your child!"

Zachary asked for a pen from the waiter, and after they both signed it, Zachary offered a handshake. "I look forward to working with you!" Lulu did not hesitate to shake it—she was just a step away from seeing her baby again!

On the other hand, Zachary's heart skipped a beat as their hands touched, but he said nothing.

"Oh, by the way..."

Zachary suddenly remembered something as he packed up. "I named my child earlier, but I'm not satisfied with it. Could I ask for a suggestion since you'd be more knowledgeable?"

Lulu did a double take.

baby, but Martin was dead and herself disfigured. Likewise, she could not

hesitate and shook her head. "I'm just going to take care of your child, sir. You

he felt butterflies in his stomach.

you'd like your daughter to grow up to be strong and independent too, Mr. Slate!" Lulu could not resist elaborating— “Jean’ was a good name too, but if Zachary did not want that name, she was pleased to be

repeated the name as if to taste it, and he eventually turned back to

was silent for a while, looking ahead into the distance as he added, "It seems like you're into literature... I'd be extra at ease to entrust

I've spoken too much.” "So... When can you start work?" Zachary asked, frowning after some thought. "Erma, the maid I mentioned before, can only clean

we can go right now." Lulu nodded. “I have nothing much

Zachary was obviously happy about it.

headed to the basement parking lot, though Lulu immediately took