The Runaway Groom

Panic showed on Sue's face, and she turned toward Zachary as she hung up.

He was still patting Star on the back as he nodded assuringly at Sue. "You may leave if it's urgent. I'll have my chauffeur drive you home."

He knew about Sue's family's circumstances and therefore offered a generous salary while helping her family as much as she could, as long as she showed loyalty. "Thank you so much, Mr. Slate! You're such a good man!" Sue exclaimed, using plain words since she was too down-to-earth to offer flattery.

She hurried toward the front door, almost tripping over herself.

"Slow down," Lulu said with a smile, and she nodded.

Once Sue left, Zachary said, "I'm curious as to how you'd managed to earn such praise from Mrs. Lambert."

Lulu noticed that Star had just fallen asleep in Zachary's arms and took her out of his hands-the proximity between them making his heart skip a beat just then.

"I'm just putting to use what I've learned. She was just exaggerating," Lulu said, putting Star in her crib before gesturing for Zachary to go outside so that they could talk.

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