The Runaway Groom

Irene and Zachary boarded the flight to the airport nearest to New Kent, while Lulu packed all of Jean's belongings.

She would be waiting for them, and they would be able to take Jean away once they arrived.

Irene and Zachary's flight lasted eleven hours, and they got a car that took them straight to Lulu's apartment afterward.

Lulu received them with Jean in her arms, and Irene could tell immediately that Lulu got skinnier.

Irene held out her hands. "I can carry her."

"You're tired—I can carry her myself," Lulu said. "Come on in."

As she turned and went inside, Irene glanced at Zachary to see him pursing his lips and staring at Lulu from the back, with a faraway look in his eyes.

"What's on your mind?" Irene whispered.

Zachary swallowed but said, "Nothing."

That was not quite the truth since he was not feeling calm at the moment.

and earnestly wished her happiness. Why did her happiness have

or did he die in the line

that something serious had to happen to Martin for Lulu

in turn, her figure wobbling a little. However, she did not

in turn put a hand on Zachary's arm, gesturing for

along. "If it's the former, I'm going to kill him." "You need to calm down,

“I'm calm," Zachary replied.

promising to take care

he not get upset when

answered and instead led them to the apartment where she stayed with

but it was managed well and much

and Lulu opened the door for them. "Come on

Zachary and Irene

a large place, but Lulu managed it well, giving it a sense

the clothes being dried on the balcony, flapping gently with a gust

were succulents blooming over several pots,

spilled in through the windows, illuminating the living room and shrouding