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."

quickly apologized. "Sorry, I

babysitter. I don't want you to be out

won't happen again. I'll be

nodded. "Cook me

glanced at Star, who

not realizing Zachary had caught on to her real identity, she asked with professional politeness, "Yes.

Just make it quick since I have to go

but it

the room and closed the door, he

great it would be if he could convince her to let go of the past and to accept living with him and taking

in her sleep as

her belly. "It's alright, Star.

relieved to see Star sleeping soundly again and left the

paused at the kitchen when he saw Lulu working,

voice eventually

"Mr.

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