The Runaway Groom

Chapter 969

Lulu said nothing and simply held her glass as she stared at Martin.

"When did you start liking guessing games? And I'd never guess it."

"I was not given a case at the precinct," Martin said then. "I was given a reward for my brave actions.'

He waved an envelope at her and handed it to her. "For you."

Lulu opened it to find three grand sitting inside.

But for men like Martin, money mattered less than carrying their honors.

And Lulu knew all too well that Martin earned his with his life.

"How could you give this to me?" she asked.

Martin checked on Jean who lay in bed and reached out to stroke her tender cheeks. "All that I have is yours."

Lulu smiled.

"By the way, shouldn't you call Irene?" Martin told her then. "Ricky will be sentenced in a few days. Even if he had committed many crimes, they might reduce his jail time since he helped us apprehend a major ringleader.

N

Martin looked up. "Just enjoy your own life. Worry less about

up her

"Okay." Martin nodded.

the internet for a good optometrist, since she did

a medical forum, giving a summary of

of replies, and there were many authorities on every subject on this forum

since

a click, and Irene looked up,

turn paused for a moment at

and he forgot

there a problem?" Irene

arranged the protection detail with Stan to monitor around the house," Zachary replied. "We're safe here, and I wanted to tell you

that worried since we

her desk. "Want me to check on

do as he arranged so that he doesn't have to worry about home while he's

grinned. "Understanding,

roll her eyes at him-she was in no mood

and said nothing, so she had no idea what was

Bzzt-

started vibrating on the

toward it too.

off, because he saw that the caller