The Runaway Groom
Chapter 1010

Zachary lowered his eyes. “It was an accident.”

Irene’s face fell.

She knew that Martin's work was dangerous, but to learn that he washurt again left her in disbelief.

It was not easy for Lulu to replace someone, after all.

“Is it serious?" she asked softly.

Zachary nodded. "They haven't found his body."

He knew because Lulu told him eventually after he asked.

Irene had to sit on the edge of the bed. "How could that happen?"Zachary sighed lengthily in turn, unsure if he should be pleased orupset.

After all, Lulu would not have given Jean to him if Martin was alright.Zachary thought he would at best watch Jean from afar and go hisentire life without hearing her call him daddy.

Even if he was entrusted with Jean after Martin's accident, it alsomeant an end to Lulu’s bliss.

Looking at Irene then, he said, "Lulu was blaming herself. That's whyshe gave Jean to me."

"What do you mean?" Irene asked.

"She and Martin had a fight, which was why Martin took the role ofhandler, but something happened and they don't know what happenedto him."

Irene blinked. "Maybe he survived.”

"Not really. Those are some serial criminals—there's not much hope ofsurvival if captured. Moreover..."

His tone turned somber. "Lulu was threatened. That's why she'sentrusting Jean with me—she's worried about her safety."

Irene was silent for a while.

"What about Lulu?" she asked eventually.

"She says she's rejoining the force, so she won't have time to care forJean." Zachary heaved another long sigh. "I know her—she's workingagain for Martin's sake."

If Martin survived, Lulu would try her damndest to save him.

If he was dead, she would definitely avenge him.

She was sure Martin had become a handler and was thereforemiserable about it.

Irene said, "I don't think we can help her with this."

Zachary knew that too. He watched Irene as he said, "Martin is a goodman."

"Yeah!" Irene sighed, hoping that good people would get to live long.“You should get some rest, Irene,” Zachary said then. "It's been a longjourney.”

"Okay," Irene replied. "I'll be right next door. Give me a shout anytimeyou need me."

Zachary nodded.

Still, Irene paused at the door and turned to look at him as she left, andshe saw that Zachary was carefully rocking his baby daughter.

She smiled faintly—it was the first ime she saw Zachary being sogentle.

Children really are the best gifts for parents.

She stepped outside and gently closed the door after her.

On the next day, Zachary stayed at the hotel to take care of Jean, whileIrene left alone to visit Ricky.

His hair was shaved and he was wearing blue prison overalls.Somehow, he appeared lean instead of scrawny.

As Irene studied her from behind the glass, she said, "I didn't bringmuch since I came in a hurry, but I did buy some stuff you can usebefore I came. They will give it to you."

Ricky did not appear wilting but instead appeared cheerful. "Yeah. I'mhappy you came to see me."

Irene was actually glad to see him doing well. "Are you..."

“I'm fine, don't worry,” Ricky said, baring rows of white teeth as hegrinned, thanks to being constantly exposed to the sun. “I'm just payingthe price for my mistakes, so I have peace of mind here."