The Runaway Groom

While the store assistant was away, Erma returned.

Dropping to a crouch and grabbing Lulu's leg, she cried, "Please, lady! I'm begging you—Ilet me keep working for Mr. Slate! I promise not to mess up!"

Many people outside were quickly drawn by the commotion, and upon seeing the plainly-dressed woman crouching on the floor, they were immediately in an uproar!

"What is this, bullying?"

"No way. Carrying a baby?"

"Should we record this and post it online?"

Sensing danger, Lulu promptly lowered her head, glared into Erma’s flustered eyes, and cleared her throat. “Look—Mr. Slate will be leaving work soon. I'll call him and talk about your situation, and I won't argue if he agrees to take you back!"

People would misunderstand if they kept tussling and causing a scene! And as soon as Lulu was finished, Erma briskly rose to her feet, grinning ear-to-ear. “Thank you, lady! Don't worry—as long as Mr. Slate is willing to meet me, I won't bother you ever again!"

Just then, the store assistant returned with the bags of clothes. Seeing that, Erma reached for it smilingly. “I'll carry those for you, lady! "Nope!" Lulu snapped and coolly took the bags.

She could not help being paranoid—with the way Erma was hounding her, there was no telling if Erma just wanted her job back or intended something else.

letting Erma touch any of

of the store, the sun had dimmed considerably. Lulu started to head

heading into the apartment compound, a voice spoke

the meeting at his office, Zachary checked the security cameras in his

hurried home earlier. "Wait, slow down!" he

chauffeur looked up and just happened to spot Lulu. “Isn't

chauffeur slowed the car and eventually stopped it

turned and straightened when she

Didn't you want him to take

reluctant to let Erma hound her and really wanted Zachary to

frowning,

other hand, Zachary appeared

said, just as he had an idea what was

pulling on Lulu's arm and hid behind

he glared sharply at Erma. "I told you I no longer require