The Runaway Groom
Chapter 669

Chapter 669

However, Zachary cut his mother short before she could finish.

A little frustrated just then, he snapped, “How could you say that, Mom?Don't you remember what you did to her? I didn't hold that against youand I wouldn't have managed to keep her if she didn't lose her memory.And yet you still suspect her after everything that's happened?"

Mrs. Slate held her son's gaze. "I didn't want to suspect her, but it's justtoo much of a coincidence.”

'The investigation made everything very clear-the fire was just anaccident from faulty wiring. How could you blame that on her?"Zachary was naturally unhappy.

He felt like he owed Lulu, and he was single-minded about makingamends. How was he a man if he still suspected her now?

Outside the ward, Lulu turned to leave after hearing that, herexpression impassive.

But she was certainly not getting soft just because of what Zacharysaid.

Within, Mrs. Slate knew that Zachary would not believe her withoutevidence, and she hence said, "Just pretend I never said anything."Still, her suspicions never eased and she was actually determined toinvestigate Lulu now.

Zachary was still huffing, but he was more rational these days.Keeping his voice low, he said, "Mom, I really love Lulu and I don't wantto lose her. Please don't suspect her on a whim."

While Mrs. Slate stayed silent, there was a dark look in her eyes as shelooked at her son.

Still, Zachary sat down beside her bed in silence, waiting until Lulureturned.

Taking the apples off her hands, he quickly put them on the table andtook Lulu's hand, heading outside.

Lulu knew what got him upset, but she asked him anyway, "What'swrong? You don't look too happy!

"My arm hurts," Zachary said.

"You should ask a doctor to check that."

“I'll be fine with you at my side.” Zachary turned to smile at her. "AndI'm happy that you came back to me."

Lulu smiled but did not answer.

Ten days later, Zachary visited Irene after being discharged.

Irene was just returning from the hospital, and she had her second sonin her arms while she watched Tommy playing with toy blocks on thecarpet.

It was such a warm sight that Zachary actually felt jealous.

Taking a seat on the couch, he asked, "Hasn't Isaac returned yet?"'Yeah," Irene replied. "He's busy."

Zachary thought about it and said, "The police said that the fire was anaccident.”

Irene lowered her gaze. "I see.”

"You suspect it's Lulu too?"

Zachary was certainly no idiot-he certainly could connect two and twotogether.

He was fine with dismissing his mother's suspicions of Lulu asprejudice.

But Irene was Lulu's best friend, and she must know something if shesuspected Lulu too.

Irene did not answer him directly, however. "I just think that she'schanged."

"You're here best friend, so I was hoping that you'd treat her the sameas you always did,” Zachary said, holding her gaze just then. "She isLulu, so there's nothing else to think about-even if her personalitychanged, it's just due to her amnesia.”

Irene nodded. "I know."

“I'll be going now, since I have other things to do,” Zachary said, gettingto his feet.

Irene did not get up. "Okay."

Zachary simply waved her goodbye and patted Tommy's head beforeleaving.

He was heading to his office, but he changed his mind and returnedhome to check on Lulu.

However, he spotted her with Ricky Spencer at the door-Ricky musthave found this place!

He quickly parked the car and strode toward them!