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

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

is still a

pointed out. "You had no intention

hand to receive them after they arrived at

straight to her lodgings without much fanfare. She had a maid to take care of her while

saw that

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

was thanks to James that she had now fully recovered to live

out. "You should be getting a shower to refresh yourself after the long journey. I can handle things here, and

as she was pushed outside.

"Go on." Erin smiled.

there was

She blinked—who prepared this?

it turned