The Runaway Groom

"Trouble at work," Lulu replied and stood aside. "Come in."

Suddenly, she hesitated. "If I let you in..."

"Easy. Just say I barged in," Irene joked.

Lulu nodded. "The air outside is good. Wait here."

Lulu hurried to Star's room, putting her down to make sure she did not dirty her diaper, and was comfortable with it.

Everything was fine, so she held Star in her arms and gently walked her.

Star's slowly stopped bawling and after calming her down, Lulu smiled at Irene. "Let's talk out in the garden."

Star seemed exhausted after crying and leaned against Lulu's shoulder as she carried Star to the garden.

Irene smiled even as she stared at Star's little cheeks, which were just fleshing out.

She loved daughters but regrettably had none.

me carry her,"

you just touch down? You should rest," Lulu said, having a hunch that Irene was already in flight when she texted her. "I'm fine," Irene

call, leaving smoothly to let the ladies spend some quality

you said you'd

would not be tired since she

the other hand, Lulu would certainly have

be handled in the country. I came with

Irene wanted to check out how Lulu was doing at the moment, though she must admit she was relieved to see her in this state. "Then when

her eyes she had just arrived, and Lulu wanted her

quickly said, worried that Irene would

be leaving tomorrow night." Irene smiled, looking Lulu in the eye and holding her hand firmly.

very least, Lulu was able to live her days

told Irene

the house. He

Lulu rather chatted outside with Irene-once Zachary saw the footage and realized she knew

for him to be careful."

her words, Lulu remembered Star peeing on Zachary and could not help

teased, "Wow, that's one beautiful smile. What's on your mind? Is it about

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