The Runaway Groom

The room was quiet, save for the gentle breeze blowing in through the window.

It was not cold and was actually invigorating.

Zachary sat by the bed to watch Lulu sleep.

Without her lies or pretenses, Zachary found serenity-if only time could stop here.

He glanced at Star in turn-was she sleeping soundly as well because she knew her mother was right beside her?

It was certainly better for children to stay by their mother's side.

As he pulled the blanket over them, Lulu stirred and opened her eyes, then stared at the figure before her quizzically.

There should not be anyone here... was it Ken?

Still, she soon sat up when she saw who it was.

"M-Mr. Slate?!" she exclaimed as her head cleared, straightening her clothes as she got out of bed. "Shouldn't you be away for a month? Why are you back so soon?" Worried about her modesty again, she buttoned her blouse.

Zachary studied her and kept his voice deliberately cool. "I said I wanted to see Star every day. You didn't answer my video call."

"Sorry,

glanced at Star. "You're the babysitter. I don't want you to be out

happen again. I'll be more

"Cook me

glanced at Star, who was still sound

Zachary had caught on to her real identity, she asked

quick since I have to go back after this," Zachary said,

but it would certainly be better to

closed the

convince her to let go of

Star squealed in her sleep as if sensing

belly. "It's alright, Star. Go to

sleeping soundly again and

at the kitchen when he saw Lulu working, watching

voice eventually

senses. "Mr.

pasta with

It's

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