Chapter 408 – Second Chance Love of the Missing Groom Novel

“Gotcha.”

Lulu got up and told him, “Rest well. I’m going now, but I’ll be back tomorrow.”

“Yeah.”

Martin was the friend of an ex-colleague.

She had actually found a position as a forensic doctor here at New Kent through another ex- colleague’s friend, having decided to settle down here for the slow pace.

Carrying her medical briefcase, she stepped outside and gently closed the door, only to find a man lying flat on the walkway. She did not want to meddle, but inadvertently noticed from up close that it was Zacahry!

Her face stiffened, but quickly strode off, having no intention to get involved.

“Lulu…”

Zachary was absolutely drunk, but he still murmured her name.

The elevator jingled and the doors opened just then.

Lulu, however, stood still, her hands clenching.

She then turned around to help Zachary, and saw that the door to his room was already opened.

He must be so drunk that he just lay there without going in, ending up on the floor outside.

Dragging him inside with much difficulty, Lulu eventually managed to put him in bed and pull a blanket over him.

Just as she was about to leave, however, Zacahry suddenly caught her wrist.

“Don’t go. Lulu!”

Lulu frowned. “Weren’t you drunk-’

She was pulled to bed before she could finish, and Zachary started to pepper her with kisses. “Lulu, I missed you…”

Lulu realized then that he was really drunk, and did not actually recognize her.

Her chest suddenly felt breezy as he tore her blouse open, and as she watched the man who kept repeating her name despite his murky gaze, she gave up on resisting.

It was perhaps fate that brought them together again, despite being separated so far away from each other.

Zachary was vicious, as if pumping all his yearning into her.

Lulu bought some bagels in the morning, since he must be feeling a terrible hangover right now, with his voice turning completely hoarse.

She was carrying the paper bag and arrived at the hotel entrance when she saw Zachary at the lobby, speaking with a young woman.

Lulu was too far to hear them, but she could see her smiling sweetly and fawning over Zachary.

Seeing them from afar, they appeared to get along very well!

Although Zachary had his back to Lulu and she could not see his expression, she could guess that he would not dislike her. He probably wants to start over, and she should not impose.

And here she was thinking that they could pick things up where they left it…

It seems that she was a victim of wishful thinking last night.

Throwing the bag of bagels into a trash can, she turned and strode off.

Was it you last night?’

In the hotel, Zachary was glowering at the girl he did not remember well before him.

Seeing that he probably did not remember that she left him outside his room, she smiled. “Yes, it was me.”

And yet, Zachary clearly remembered seeing Lulu.

He saw her face so clearly, and she felt so real to the touch!

Did he miss Lulu so much he hallucinated, thinking that this girl was Lulu?

Walter was smiling. “Of course it’s her. What do you think? Are you satisfied?”

As he spoke, he pulled the girl toward himself, prompting a giggle from her. ‘Oh, you…’

Zacahry glared at Walter, his dark eyes glinting dangerously as he pursed his lips. “I won’t be investing in your business!”

“Mr. Slate…?”

Zachary did not respond, but he simply took three grand in dollar bills from his assistant Juan and threw it at the girl.” That’s all you’re worth!”

He was furious after being scammed, and it only frustrated him the more he thought about it!

With that, he strode toward his car, leaving Walter confused why he was upset.

“Mr. Slate? Did something upset you?”

Then, wheeling on the girl, he barked, “What did you do?*

The girl did not dare to say a word, while Zachary did not want to waste his breath and simply told Juan, “Drive.’

“Mr. Slate…” Walter wanted to salvage the situation, but the car had already driven off.

He flipped out at the girl right then. ‘What’s your problem? There was every chance he would agree to an investment, but you somehow upset him? It’s not easy to get an investor, and you have to lose him!”

The girl was too busy clutching at the cash.

She made that money without doing a thing, and since Walter paid her too, it was twice the profit.

Still, she had to do something for appearance’s sake. “How should I know? Maybe he’s one of those with freaky tastes.”

It actually shut Walter up. “Really.’

“Of course. Why else would he throw a fit out of the blue? Still, you know who to ask for when you get more clients like him,” she said with a smile.

Walter snorted. “No way! You’re just going to scare them off!”

Meanwhile, Zachary was still grouchy, and restlessly loosening his shirt collar.

Juan glanced at him from the rearview mirror. “Sit, that project is actually worth investing in…”

“Cut the crap. It hurts my ear to even hear about it,’ he growled.

But if anything, he was most frustrated at himself for falling forthat scam.

“Well, it’s not like you can be single forever…’

Zachary leveled him a sharp look. ‘Are you meddling in my personal life too?’

Juan smiled gingerly. “I’m just concerned…”

After all, Zachary was so obsessed with work, but his health would fail if time went on.

He needed someone to care for him, and he should get over Lulu since she was gone, instead of just distracting himself with work.

“I don’t need your concern. Just keep your eyes on the road!’ Zachary snapped impatiently. “Don’t bother me again!”

Juan quickly shut up, afraid to breathe another word!

“Hehehe…”

Back at Cloud City, Tommy was laughing heartily, grinning broadly and baring rows of little white teeth.

He was sitting on a merry-go-round while holding a cotton candy stick, with Abigail sitting behind him to keep an eye.

Diarmuid was queuing for a spot on the children’s train ride, since the amusement park was so crowded there were queues for every attraction.

Still, his towering figure was quite eye-catching in the crowd, his face constantly grabbing attention although he was dressed casually without projecting his usual imposing presence.

Soon, the merry-go-round stopped and Abigail carried Tommy over.

He took Tommy off her arms while brushing her sidelocks behind ear as he asked mildly, “Are you tired?”

“I’m fine,” Abigail replied.

She was just glad to see Tommy laugh so much!

Leaning against Diarmuid’s arm and giving Tommy a pinch on his soft cheeks, she pointed at his cotton candy and asked, ”Can I have a bite?”

Tommy held it out to her and she took a bite, leaving sticky stains around her lips, which latched on the tissue when she wiped it. She regretted eating it, as she felt sticky all over her lips now.

“Over here.”

Diarmuid poured some bottled water over his fingers and wiped her lips, which easily removed the sticky stains.

As he lowered his gaze to study her lips with a serious look, Abigail felt her heart skip a beat at the sight of his beautiful face.

She felt at once a little conceited and a little superficial. Having a man beside her and tending to her was certainly going to leave others envious, because she could sense many a young lady shooting looks at them!

Smiling, she shifted closer to him as if to tell everyone else that he was hers.

There was a jingle signaling the end of the last ride, and that they could go in.

Each seat of the little train seated three, suiting them perfectly!

The little train chugged along its tracks just like a steam locomotive, and Tommy was excitedly leaning over the safety railing.

Diarmuid put a hand around him and gave him a light smack on the rump. “Sit down.”

Tommy simply ignored Diarmuid and kept leaning over as he took more bites off his cotton candy—Diarmuid had to scoop him up and tuck him back inside the car.

Abigail plucked a piece of cotton candy and shoved it at Diarmuid’s mouth then. “You’re the only one whose mouth isn’t sticky.”

Diarmuid did a double take and turned toward Abigail. He did not open his mouth, so the white piece of fluff stuck to his chin like a beard.

It was a hilarious sight, and Abigail could not help laughing. Diarmuid opened his mouth to slide the cotton candy inside before asking, “Is it really that funny?”

Abigail nodded fervently, when he suddenly held her head in place, pasting his lips against hers with pinpoint precision! Abigail’s eyes widened in surprise.

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