The Runaway Groom
Chapter 969

Lulu said nothing and simply held her glass as she stared at Martin. "When did you start liking guessing games? And I'd never guess it."

“I was not given a case at the precinct,” Martin said then. "I was given a reward for my brave actions.”

He waved an envelope at her and handed it to her. "For you."

Lulu opened it to find three grand sitting inside.

But for men like Martin, money mattered less than carrying their honors.

And Lulu knew all too well that Martin earned his with his life.

"How could you give this to me?" she asked.

Martin checked on Jean who lay in bed and reached out to stroke her tender cheeks. "All that I have is yours."

Lulu smiled.

"By the way, shouldn't you call Irene?" Martin told her then. "Ricky will be sentenced in a few days. Even if he had committed many crimes, they might reduce his jail time since he helped us apprehend a major ringleader.”

As Lulu's smile faded slightly, Martin looked up. "Just enjoy your own life. Worry less about others.”

Lulu mustered her spirit then and picked up her phone. “I know. I'll call her now."

"Okay." Martin nodded.

Irene was browsing the internet for a good optometrist, since she did not know many of them back in Zidonia.

She made a post on a medical forum, giving a summary of Isaac's condition.

There were soon plenty of replies, and there were many authorities on every subject on this forum site.

However, she needed further research since optometry was not her speciality.

The door suddenly opened with a click, and Irene looked up, frowning when she saw Zachary.

Zachary in turn paused for a moment at the doorway and explained "Sorry. Old habits."

This was his house, and he forgot that Irene moved her entire family here.

“Is there a problem?" Irene asked.

"Nothing—just that I arranged the protection detail with Stan to monitor around the house,” Zachary replied. “We're safe here, and I wanted to tell you that so you won't worry."

Irene nodded, but said, “I'm not that worried since we already have you and Eagle. It's Isaac I'm worried about.”

Zachary said by her desk. "Want me to check on them?"

“Isaac probably wanted you to stay. That's why he didn't bring you along. We should do as he arranged so that he doesn't have to worry about home while he's outside."

Zachary grinned. "Understanding, aren't you?"

Irene really wanted to roll her eyes at him—she was in no mood for jokes!

Isaac had left in such a hurry and said nothing, so she had no idea what was going on.

Bzzt—

Her phone started vibrating on the desk,

Zachary turned toward it too. "See? Your dearest is..." Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ ꜰindNʘvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

His words trailed off, because he saw that the caller was Lulu, not Isaac!

His expression in turn darkened.

Irene quickly picked up her phone and stepped outside to answer it. “Lulu?”

“Irene, do you have time to come by and attend Ricky's sentencing? It's soon."

Irene was actually reluctant, especially with her two sons here.

Still, Lulu quickly sensed that she was hard pressed and said, "It's fine if you don't come. Martin and I will attend in your stead and tell you what happens after. Just come visit him when you're free later." "Yeah," Irene murmured softly.

Lulu then said, "I could tell there was a lot weighing on your mind when you came to New Kent."

Irene shrugged. "It's nothing. Just haven't been sleeping well, don't worry. What could happen to me?"

"Yeah," Lulu replied, "I'm hanging up now."

"Okay," Irene replied.

As she lowered her phone and turned around, she found Zachary staring fixedly at her!

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