The Runaway Groom

"Doctor!"

Lulu, however, clearly did not hear Zachary and turned around to the pediatrician. "She's very young. Wouldn't this cause chronic conditions?"

The pediatrician shook his head as he wrote a prescription. "You're worried now? It's like you were incapable of that earlier. Just remember how important caring for children is and that you must constantly keep an eye out to prevent this from happening again. Your baby could've suffered from brain damage if you'd brought her here any later!"

Lulu nodded repeatedly.

After getting Luna's medicine from the pharmacy, Luna was already given an injection.

Lulu felt her body weak from head to toe as she left the pediatrics department, and Zachary could see that she was exceedingly enfeebled. He wanted to offer a supporting hand, but his body stopped him.

Still, seeing that she cared so much about her child, he suddenly sighed. "It's my fault. Erma was unreliable... but I'm sure I'll be relieved with you now!"

at him, even deliberately mentioning Stan. "With your generous salary? I'd be doing you an injustice if I failed, Mr. Slate. You're my cousin's friend too, so I'll need to do my best based on that alone or that

exchange was formal, and the journey back to Zachary's home was

normal. Lulu's expression was tender even as

asked, "By the way, may

Lulu became

seeing the flicker of worry in her eyes. "I mean no harm—I'm just busy with work, so I leave early and return home late, and my schedule can be a mess. If

since it was for Luna's sake too. "Erma actually lives nearby, since I thought I

behind his question just then. Moreover, she returned to the country for her daughter, and she was willing

taking care of a baby is a long-term undertaking. If you're willing to prepare a room for me, I'll take

and nodded—his house was huge, and a room was

people