The Runaway Groom

Once all the arrangements were made, they left three days later. Lulu's face was swelling a little as they boarded the flight to Franconia, as she had yet to fully recover.

Still, seeing Irene staying with her and caring for her meticulously, Lulu teased, "Are you taking me for a child now? Doesn't it tire you, staring at me constantly?"

Irene shook her head. "What do you mean tired? I'm not doing anything.”

Lulu held her hand. "You did nothing after running around and doing everything to help? Your husband's going to be sad seeing you work so hard... or more precisely, letting me work you so hard.”

Irene was speechless for a moment, but smiled. "You've really recovered well—you can even tease me now.”

Lulu sighed. "There are times I felt like my experiences were just a dream, but seeing my face reminds me that it's all real."

“It's in the past,” Irene told her. "Things will get better from now on." "Right. Have you found a training center for me yet?" Lulu asked." Irene nodded, assuring her, "Yes, don't worry,"

Lulu nodded. "I'm not worried. Not with you around.”

She would make a full recovery in a couple weeks, after which she would study the knowledge and skills to become a nanny.

study with you," Irene

look. “Isn't it too late? Both your children

is still a toddler!"

out. "You had no intention

and Isaac were on hand to receive them after

lodgings without much fanfare. She had a maid to

Irene returned to the castle, however, she saw that Erin was there and had cooked

cheeks were a lively red, and she was softly radiant—life with James must be good

it was thanks to James that she had now fully

to refresh yourself after the long journey. I can handle things here, and there are hired chefs even if I fail. Go on, you don't have anything to

certainly agreed that she had to relax as she was pushed outside. "Okay, then

"Go on." Erin smiled.

arrived at the master bedroom, she saw that there was a warm

She blinked—who prepared this?

servant, and it