The Runaway Groom

Chapter 376

Zachary stopped in his tracks but did not turn around. “Don’t ask. Everything she said is right–I’ve done her dirty.”

He was very clear about it, affording Irene no space to argue.

“Take care of yourself, Zachary.”

Zachary heaved a deep sigh then, and left, while Irene returned to work.

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Over at Spencer Mansion, Lulu was packing her belongings.

Sheryl Harris was helping her, and she told Lulu, “You can visit anytime you want if you miss Irene. Think of this place as your home, and we have more rooms than we need. I’ll save one so you can come here anytime.

Lulu’s toughness crumbled from Sheryl’s warmth.

Tears welled out of Lulu’s eyes right then, and she firmly wiped it away. “Thank you.”

“It’s no issue, Sheryl said, patting her on the back of her hand and adding mildly. “You’re like a sister to Irene and you’ve helped her a lot. From where I’m standing, you’re both my children.”

Lulu could not say anything then, because she was already choking with tears and would not be able to hold it in.

Once she was done packing, Sheryl was walking with her to the front gate when Ricky just happened to

return.

left something at home, and his eyes widened when he saw Lulu holding

a smile. “Come visit me when you can.

at her. “Don’t

took such good care of me. I’ll remember your grace, and if I have the chance, I’ll be

added jokingly, “I hope you wouldn’t have

“Come on. You can stay a little

stayed long enough,” Lulu replied. “And

“Can I at least offer

“Sure, thanks.”

her put her suitcase in the car trunk, and align the way to the station, Ricky asked, “You seem in a hurry. I’m guessing

do I get this feeling that you were eager for that

come on—a man who hurts you

“Do you even understand how relationships

“I actually manage a company, and I have been in relationships

really? Do tell–how many girlfriends have you had?” Lulu asked

“A handful.”

do you think you’re kidding?” Lulu was skeptical–Ricky had just recently become

that he

did not take

turned quiet, and neither

glances at Lulu from time

she was still too despondent over her breakup with Zachary to

tough front she put up, their relationship had lasted, only

if she said that it did