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.

carry her," she

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

left to take a call, leaving smoothly

came as soon as you said you'd come." Lulu shook her head

not

hand, Lulu would certainly have a hard time

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

moment, though she must admit she was relieved to see her in this state. "Then when

she had just arrived, and Lulu wanted her

what I mean!" Lulu quickly said, worried that Irene

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

least, Lulu was able to live her

told Irene

cameras all over the house.

outside with Irene-once Zachary saw the footage and realized she knew Irene,

only right for him to be careful."

peeing

saw that and teased, "Wow, that's one beautiful smile. What's

left speechless