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A woman's voice? Who was it?Irene asked tentatively, "I'm looking for Zachary Slate.""Oh, he's having a shower," the woman on the other end replied.Irene was speechless for a moment. "Okay. Just tell him to call me back when he's done—"The woman cut her short before she could finish. "Actually, I think he'll be busy…"Irene frowned so hard her brows almost knitted together.Did that woman think she was in a relationship with Zachary and was trying to assert dominance?"Look, I'm not his girlfriend—we're just friends, and there's something we need to talk about, that's all," Irene explained. "Tell him to call me back."With that, she hung up and dropped on the couch, feeling bemused. Was that how he was going to get over being dumped? By messing around with women?Her baby pulled her hair just then, and Irene patted him in return, returning her focus to playing with her baby.He had been walking steadily these days, although he had often tripped on his first steps."You
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Once Irene opened the door, she found Zachary tiptoeing back to her room.She called out to him, "Where have you been?"Zachary turned around and smiled. "Nowhere.""Did anyone tell you that I called you?" Irene asked him.An unnatural reaction appeared on Zachary's face, and he somehow looked awkward. "You called me?""Yes I did," Irene told him with no uncertainty, "and it was a woman who answered, saying you were taking a shower. I told her to tell you to call me back when you're done. She didn't tell you, did she?"Zachary chuckled. "Nope, she didn't.""Are you serious about her?" Irene asked her.Zachary walked over and sat on the couch. "What do you mean?""The woman who answered my call," Irene said.Zachary appeared nonchalant. "She's just a woman. What's with the seriousness? Just need to satisfy my physical needs."Irene frowned, speechless. "Giving up on yourself, are you?""No, but I'm no saint who's above worldly needs," Zachary said seriously. "Is it really so
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Keeping his gaze lowered, Eagle said, "Tommy's still young. Let him try first before deciding if he has the gift for it. We can't tell for sure immediately, but I can see that he's interested."He appeared afraid to meet Irene's eyes, but she smiled as she watched Tommy. "Actually, you can teach him hand-to-hand combat."Not so that he could win fights, but so that he could defend himself when he grew up.After all, she was sure that Isaac would pass his legacy to Tommy.And having seen Isaac almost getting killed over a disagreement in business recently and sith Tommy having to tread the same path like him, she would like Tommy to have the ability to protect himself."I will," Eagle said.Irene smiled and returned inside.She was about to take her baby off Sheryl's hands when her phone rang—it was a call from Lulu.She answered it, and Lulu rasped from the other end, "Irene."Irene frowned, noticing that something was wrong immediately from Lulu's voice. "What's wrong? Were y
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Irene's heart was seized with anxiety even as she put down her phone.She had to go back as soon as she could to find out what happened to Lulu—or more specifically, Martin, that Lulu could not raise her child.However, when she opened the door, she saw Zachary standing outside, his hand raised and ready to knock.He was caught by surprise when the door suddenly opened, though he soon came to his senses. "Were you talking to Lulu?" he asked, and shrugged before Irene could answer. "You don't have to hide from me if you were—I'm over it, and she isn't the only woman in the world."Irene pursed her lips, and asked, "Is that why any woman would get to bed you? Because you're over it?"Zachary was speechless—he knew what Irene was referring to but did not deny it.He even said, "I think this is just fine. I mean, what's the issue? With no strings attached to my relationships, I don't have to get upset.""You really should clean up your act. You're a father now," Irene told him. "I
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Irene and Zachary boarded the flight to the airport nearest to New Kent, while Lulu packed all of Jean's belongings.She would be waiting for them, and they would be able to take Jean away once they arrived.Irene and Zachary's flight lasted eleven hours, and they got a car that took them straight to Lulu's apartment afterward.Lulu received them with Jean in her arms, and Irene could tell immediately that Lulu got skinnier. Irene held out her hands. "I can carry her.""You're tired—I can carry her myself," Lulu said. "Come on in."As she turned and went inside, Irene glanced at Zachary to see him pursing his lips and staring at Lulu from the back, with a faraway look in his eyes."What's on your mind?" Irene whispered. Zachary swallowed but said, "Nothing."That was not quite the truth since he was not feeling calm at the moment.He decided to get over Lulu and earnestly wished her happiness.Why did her happiness have to be ruined again?"Is Martin cheating on you or di
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Irene was frowning, but she lowered her voice. "Lulu is not telling you because she has her reasons—""What reasons could she have? She chose the wrong man and refuses to admit it. She's afraid to say it, to let others know that she was blind," Zachary huffed, upset at Lulu's silence.She just had to say that Martin messed up, and he would stand up for her and beat Martin up for her!Even if they were not lovers, they could be family—he could at least do that much for her.On the other hand, Irene was watching Lulu, who kept her head lowered as she held Jean in her arms.Irene could sense that Lulu did not want to part with her baby, that she was compelled to leave Jean in someone else's care. While Zachary was not exactly a stranger, Lulu was still the one who carried Jean for ten months, and they were dearest to each other.As a mother, Irene understood that feeling.Rising to her feet then, she said, "I'm hungry. I'm going to get some food."Irene was sure that although Lu
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Zachary looked up at Lulu right then. "I'll raise Jean myself. I'll make the call whatever happens.."In other words, he was telling her to not talk too much, especially about things he did not want to hear.Jean was his flesh and blood—he would never let her suffer any grievance!Also, why was Lulu presuming that he was getting married already? The thought never crossed his mind.After all, what was the point of love when one thought about it, when all it brought was pain? Now, he was finally over it and able to start anew.Would he still get himself a woman who meddled with his life? No way!Physical needs were nothing but that—sentiment was unnecessary.Lulu certainly understood that she had no right to meddle after she entrusted Jean to his care.She looked at Jean then, whose little lips were wiggling.The baby was still so small, so soft.She could not help being sad. It was her hope and duty as a mother to watch her baby grow up. But now…She turned around then
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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 was hurt again left her in disbelief.It was not easy for Lulu to find 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 or upset.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 his entire life without hearing her call him daddy. Even if he was entrusted with Jean after Martin's accident, it also meant an end to Lulu's bliss.Looking at Irene then, he said, "Lulu was blaming herself. That's why she gave Jean to me.""What do you mean?" Irene asked."She and Martin had a fight, which was why Martin took the role of handler,
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