Chapter 376

Zachary stopped in his tracks but did not turn around. "Don't ask. Everything she said is right—I've done her dirty."

He was very clear about it, affording Irene no space to argue.

"Take care of yourself, Zachary."

Zachary heaved a deep sigh then, and left, while Irene returned to work.

…

Over at Spencer Mansion, Lulu was packing her belongings.

Sheryl Harris was helping her, and she told Lulu, "You can visit anytime you want if you miss Irene. Think of this place as your home, and we have more rooms than we need. I'll save one so you can come here anytime."

Lulu's toughness crumbled from Sheryl's warmth.

Tears welled out of Lulu's eyes right then, and she firmly wiped it away. "Thank you."

"It's no issue," Sheryl said, patting her on the back of her hand and adding mildly, "You're like a sister to Irene and you've helped her a lot. From where I'm standing, you're both my children."

Lulu could not say anything then, because she was already choking with tears and would not