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," she

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

to take a call, leaving smoothly to let

you said you'd come." Lulu shook

to take care of but would not be tired since she had her mother

hand, Lulu would certainly have a

handled in the country. I came with him, but mostly to see

wanted to check out how Lulu was doing at the moment, though she must admit

her eyes she had just arrived, and Lulu wanted

not what I mean!" Lulu quickly said, worried that Irene

her hand firmly. "Also, I'm happy to see you doing well now. I'm relieved to see

was able to live her days

told Irene about

the house.

why Lulu rather chatted outside with Irene-once Zachary saw the

right for him to be careful." Irene smiled. "He's

Lulu remembered Star peeing on Zachary and could

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

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