The Runaway Groom

Irene only shoved at him briefly before responding in kind.

They were soon stuck together like glue and pulling away briefly only seemed to send their passion blaring!

It was yet another beautiful, stormy night, and Irene was eventually left nestling in his arms, her eyes half-closed like a languid kitten.

She felt soft and limp, just as she asked, "How did you send Zachary back to Zidonia?"

Isaac caressed her cheek just then, brushing her hair behind her ear. "Work. He's been here for a while anyway, so it's time he returned.” Still, Isaac had a feeling that Zachary knew about Lulu but never told him directly.

He was only too happy to go back to Zidonia when Isaac told him to— he would have asked something if he did not know or leave so quickly. Irene closed her eyes drowsily then. “I'm going to sleep now."

Isaac gently patted her back.

Irene brought several books for Lulu when she visited the next day, since she was afraid Lulu might get bored.

The location of Lulu's lodging was nice and quiet—perfect for recovery. "You know me well, don't you?" Lulu smiled happily when she saw the books Irene brought.

useful for what you're about to do," Irene told her —those were books

helped Lulu check the nanny training center to choose a program so Lulu could attend it when

not thank Irene—a simple thanks was no longer enough

was all thanks to Irene's care and

classes on childcare training. Soon, she returned to Zidonia to

her face mostly changed, Zachary would not recognize her even if he

but James was busy with work, and she was keen to learn

break, Erin sat beside Lulu and asked, "Are you pregnant?" Lulu shook her head—she just needed a license as a childcare worker, and that was the only

not keen to talk, whereas Erin was lively as ever. "I was bored being alone at home. I'm

belly, and then at her—the sweet smile on her face made it obvious that she was

Erin said

Lulu told

so." Erin

ended at