The Runaway Groom

While the store assistant was away, Erma returned.

Dropping to a crouch and grabbing Lulu's leg, she cried, "Please, lady! I'm begging you—Ilet me keep working for Mr. Slate! I promise not to mess up!"

Many people outside were quickly drawn by the commotion, and upon seeing the plainly-dressed woman crouching on the floor, they were immediately in an uproar!

"What is this, bullying?"

"No way. Carrying a baby?"

"Should we record this and post it online?"

Sensing danger, Lulu promptly lowered her head, glared into Erma’s flustered eyes, and cleared her throat. “Look—Mr. Slate will be leaving work soon. I'll call him and talk about your situation, and I won't argue if he agrees to take you back!"

People would misunderstand if they kept tussling and causing a scene! And as soon as Lulu was finished, Erma briskly rose to her feet, grinning ear-to-ear. “Thank you, lady! Don't worry—as long as Mr. Slate is willing to meet me, I won't bother you ever again!"

Just then, the store assistant returned with the bags of clothes. Seeing that, Erma reached for it smilingly. “I'll carry those for you, lady! "Nope!" Lulu snapped and coolly took the bags.

help being paranoid—with the way Erma was hounding her, there was no telling if Erma just wanted her job back

letting Erma touch any of Luna's

the sun had dimmed considerably. Lulu started to head

the apartment compound, a voice spoke

checked

and hurried home earlier. "Wait,

up and just happened to spot Lulu. “Isn't that the

silent, while the chauffeur slowed the car and eventually

turned and straightened when

"There—he's here! Didn't you want him to take you

Erma hound her and really

was left frowning, afraid to walk

other hand, Zachary appeared

he said, just as he had an idea what

pulling on Lulu's arm and hid behind her, whispering, "Lady...