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.

at home, and his eyes widened when he saw Lulu holding her suitcase. “Where

smile. “Come visit

tugged at

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

you wouldn’t have to do that,

“Come on. You

enough,” Lulu replied. “And I still

“Can I at

“Sure, thanks.”

the car trunk, and align the way to the station, Ricky asked, “You seem in a

“Why do I get this feeling that you were eager for that to happen,

on—a man who hurts you doesn’t deserve

almost laughed in amusement. “Do you even understand how relationships work,

countered. “I actually manage a company,

girlfriends have you had?” Lulu asked in

“A handful.”

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

that he started

did not take him

car soon turned quiet, and neither of them

glances at Lulu from time to

over her breakup with Zachary to notice that Ricky was

matter how much of a tough front she put up, their relationship had

would be lying if she said that it did