But now, things were fine between Lulu and Martin, and everyone around them believed the child was theirs.
What would others think if Zachary took Jean away, and how would they treat Martin or Lulu?
The hearts of people are not that easily read, after all.
“Yeah…” she nonetheless, and asked, “How’s Lulu doing lately?”
Martin chuckled. “She’s doing fine!”
Hanging up, Martin was about to turn around when Lulu asked behind him,” Who were you talking to?”
Martin simply returned her phone to her and said, “Abigail. She called you.”
Lulu took it and asked, “What did she say?”
“Zachary is coming,” Martin replied flatly.
Lulu paused for a moment before her eyes narrowed and her voice turned quiet. “What’s he doing here?”
“I’m not sure,” Martin replied.
“When’s he arriving?” Lulu pressed.
Martin did not answer then, and instead asked, “Do you trust me?”
Lulu looked up in silence, but she certainly did.
Would she ever give herself to him if she did not?
“Why?” he asked.
“If you do, leave Zachary to me,” Martin said earnestly. “You won’t have to meet him.”
Lulu stared at him for moments and laughed. “Would I marry you if I didn’t?”
Martin joked, “Who knows if you were having a stroke at the time?”
Lulu said nothing, but he chuckled when she looked him in the eye.
Even so, she was dead serious and made herself very clear. “I don’t decide anything on impulse. I’ve thought things through before making each choice, and that includes marrying you.
She always believed herself to be calm, too.
Martin turned serious as well. “I was just kidding. Are you upset?”
Lulu nodded, but she walked up to wrap her hands around his neck. “Don’t joke around with something like that again. Ever.”
“Yes, ma’am,” Martin replied.
Lulu kissed him. “You have no idea…”
She did like him-at the moment, at least.
At first, she just thought that he was a nice guy she could entrust the rest of her life with.
But after they lived together for so long, her heart was drawn to his magnanimity, understanding and caring.
Martin wrapped his hands around her waist in turn and gave her a light pat. “I made soup. Care to drink some?”
Lulu shook her head and reared her lips. “I missed you…”
Before Martin could react, she kissed his neck… though one might call it biting too.
Martin frowned and panted, “You’d leave a mark…”
“Exactly. That’s my mark on you now,” Lulu replied.
“How am I supposed to go out now?” Martin lowered his gaze to meet hers.
Lulu looked up at Martin and said, “You’re a married man. What’s wrong with that?”
Martin appeared to pause for a moment as he watched her, but his lips soon curled up in a grin. “You’re right.’
Before she had a chance to speak, he gathered her fiercely in his arms and kissed her fervently!
And with that, they eagerly jumped in bed for yet another round of passionate lovemaking.
They had been married for a while now, but it had just been a few days since they consummated. For them, this was their real honeymoon!
When they were done, Lulu leaned her head against Martin’s shoulder and asked, “Your break is almost over, right?’
Martin nodded and turned toward her. “You don’t want me to work?”
“No,” Lulu said, staring at his face. “I’m just worried.”
After all, his work was dangerous, and she was worried that he would run into trouble again.
She caressed the surgical scar on his chest and murmured, “I hope I’ll grow old with you.”
“We will,” Martin replied, taking her in his arms.
Lulu lifted his chin so that he looked straight at her, “Remember what you said. Don’t you dare break your promise.”
Martin smiled. “Should I put that in writing?”
Lulu blinked and got out of bed right then. “Good idea.”
Martin caught her wrist. “Wait, you’re serious?”
“Why not?” Lulu asked.
Martin smiled. “Alright!”
Still, Lulu suddenly paused.
“But what if we lose the paper?” she asked, and suddenly stared at his muscular form and joked, “We can tattoo it on your body, right?”
Martin shot her a look. “Didn’t you work at the precinct before? Don’t you know that much about discipline?”
Lulu returned to bed and lay in his arms again. “I’m kidding. Why so serious? M
Martin rolled his eyes and picked up his phone, recording a voice message for her on WhatsApp. “I swear that I will stay with
Lulu and grow old with her.”
Lulu smiled.
She picked up her own phone and said, “I’m saving this forever. You don’t get to renege now.”
Jean started crying just then, and Martin left to coax her.
He certainly was good with her, despite his rough exterior-he looked the part as he took care of the infant.
Moreover, he and Lulu often got intimate while he was on leave, and that in turn drew them closer to each other!
The fish soup Martin cooked was eventually ready and he poured a bowl for her. “Drink it when it’s less hot.”
Lulu nodded, while he got dressed and left.
Lulu did not ask why, but she had an idea-he had been checking flights to the nearest airport, so it must be to find out when
Zachary was arriving.
The airport was actually quite far, so Martin could arrive just as Zachary disembarked.
Lulu held little Jean, but she did not look uneasy or apprehensive.
She was convinced Martin could make Zachary leave.
Martin actually had to wait a while after arriving at the airport. Eventually, he heard the flight from Franconia being announced, and went to wait at the arrival hall.
Zachary brought nothing but himself, but he was not curious to see Martin waiting – Abigail must have called him.
And as they approached each other, Martin said politely, “Hello. I’m your designated driver.”
Zachary pursed his lips. ’Is there somewhere I can talk?”
Martin nodded, and they left the airport together with him driving.
They were looking for a cafe or restaurant when they passed by a park, and Zachary said, “Let’s stop there.”
It was a huge place, but it was very quiet with no one else in sight.
“Don’t you want to eat something?” Martin asked.
“Nope,” Zachary replied.
And with that, Martin parked his car by the road, and both men strode to the park together.
They sat down on a long stone bench, and Zachary spoke first.
Zachary felt a little awkward-to be precise, he felt too embarrassed to start.
After all, he was well aware that coming unannounced would cause trouble for both Martin and Lulu, and that he would be imposing.
Still, it takes one man to know another, and Martin turned toward Zachary just then. “You want to see the baby, don’t you?”
While Zachary appeared taken aback, Martin said, “I understand that you’re no stalker and that you wouldn’t have wished us well in Cloud City if you really wanted to cause trouble for us.’
Pausing for a moment, Martin then continued, “I understand how you feel, but I also hope you understand-Jean may be your baby, but most of all, she’s Lulu’s. I won’t allow you to take Jean away from Lulu… Unless Lulu gives her to you willingly.”
Martin knew very well that Lulu would refuse after carrying Jean around in her belly for ten months.
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
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