The Runaway Groom

Lulu stared warily at the woman. "You're the maid from before, aren't you?"

She did not let down her guard even though she recognized Erma— why would Erma return after she was gone?

Moreover, considering how impatiently Erma treated her baby, Lulu's expression became stern as well. "Didn't Mr. Slate tell you not to come anymore? What are you doing here?"

"Hello, miss," Erma said fawningly. "May I ask for your name? And you don't look that old... Others might think you're the mother with your pretty face—"

"Shut up!" Lulu suddenly snapped, cutting Erma short.

surprised by her own reaction, despite knowing that Erma’s flattery was

calmed down, realizing she

be related to me?" Lulu demanded, rearing her head. "I was an hired employee like you, and if you have a problem, take it up with

fawning that Erma

would not allow such a

side with her. Since fawning would not

all just employees. I'm sure you understand how difficult a life can be. My children aren't working yet and I still have elderly to take care of, so they are all counting on me! Are you trying to kill us all? Moreover, everything you saw wasn't the whole story—I tried to coax the baby to sleep before you came, but I just lacked experience and didn't notice she was sick! Can't you be understanding? What's the big deal anyway? You could

Lulu's hand, but Lulu avoided her—she despised people who would resort

like I've said!" Lulu snapped, slowly and clearly as she looked in Erma'’s eyes. "Go to Mr. Slate. I'm just a child care

going to buy a stroller to take Luna on strolls when