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,

the babysitter. I don't want

happen again. I'll be

me something. I'm

at Star, who was

real identity, she asked with

I have to go back after this," Zachary said, avoiding looking

it would certainly be better

the room and closed the door, he turned

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

sighed, and Star squealed in her sleep

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

relieved to see Star sleeping soundly again and left the

when he saw Lulu working, watching silently for

voice eventually

senses. "Mr. Slate?

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