The Runaway Groom

Lulu frowned after she tapped on the address—she was quite familiar with the place since she used to meet Zachary there!

Still, she took a moment to calm down and replied: [Okay!]

Over in Franconia, Irene was still more or less concerned after her call with Lulu. After all, Lulu had gone through multiple surgeries without proper recovery, so Irene was worried her body could not take it! Isaac had arrived home just then and was left frowning when he found Irene distracted. "What is it?"

"You're early,” Irene replied, coming to her senses.

“I'm done with work," Isaac replied, his gaze flickering just then—he could not tell her that he would like to spend more time with her now that she was back, could he?

Pierre came up to them, asking, "Dinner is ready, sir. Shall we start serving?"

"Yeah," Isaac said and put an arm around Irene’s shoulders as they headed to the dining hall.

you come back early because of me?" Irene suddenly asked. Isaac was

Irene smiled. "Really?"

about?" he said,

not expose him as they sat down. "Here, eat," Isaac said, putting food

he said, "After this, I'm checking if you're skinnier after

immediately and snapped softly,

around in

and the children were not at

window seat—it was

back in time to a more carefree

at the doorway. "Two coffees, please!" he ordered and turned, spacing out for a moment when he saw the figure sitting by the