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Chapter 1007

Author: Hauling Treasures
last update Last Updated: 2023-04-18 16:30:02
Irene and Zachary boarded the flight to the airport nearest to New Kent, while Lulu packed all of Jean's belongings.

She would be waiting for them, and they would be able to take Jean away once they arrived.

Irene and Zachary's flight lasted eleven hours, and they got a car that took them straight to Lulu's apartment afterward.

Lulu received them with Jean in her arms, and Irene could tell immediately that Lulu got skinnier.

Irene held out her hands. "I can carry her."

"You're tired—I can carry her myself," Lulu said. "Come on in."

As she turned and went inside, Irene glanced at Zachary to see him pursing his lips and staring at Lulu from the back, with a faraway look in his eyes.

"What's on your mind?" Irene whispered.

Zachary swallowed but said, "Nothing."

That was not quite the truth since he was not feeling calm at the moment.

He decided to get over Lulu and earnestly wished her happiness.

Why did her happiness have to be ruined again?

"Is Martin cheating on you or di
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