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.

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

City.” Lulu forced a smile. “Come visit me when you can. I’ll buy you

tugged at her. “Don’t

can’t stay forever. Even so, I’m grateful that you took such good care of me. I’ll remember your grace, and if I have the chance, I’ll be

hope you wouldn’t have

so, Ricky said, “Come on. You can stay

enough,” Lulu replied. “And

“Can I

“Sure, thanks.”

her suitcase in the car trunk, and align the way to the station, Ricky

turned to study him. “Why do I get this feeling

come on—a man who hurts you doesn’t deserve

understand how relationships work, kiddo? It’s like you’re Dr.

countered. “I actually manage a company, and I have been

many girlfriends have you had?” Lulu asked

“A handful.”

was skeptical–Ricky had just recently become

he saying that he started

she did not

car soon turned quiet, and neither

sneaking glances at Lulu from time to

still too despondent over her breakup with Zachary to notice that Ricky was watching

she put up, their relationship

lying if she said that it did