The Runaway Groom

Chapter 316

Episode 316

Lulu sat on her bed, silent for a long while.

Irene waited quietly without urging her, until Lulu suddenly said, “Zachary and I had a fight.” C0ntent © 2024 (N/ô)velDrama.Org.

Irene was left stunned for seconds, before asking in disbelief, “You two fought? Why?”

“His mother promised that she’d agree to our relationship if Zachary returned to his family business and claimed leadership, right? He did, but his mother now insisted that I must give up on my career to be a full- time housewife if we are to get married. She said that I’m supposed to care for and support Zachary, but I don’t want to give up on my job.”

“Well, what did Zachary say?” Irene asked.

Lulu scowled at the mention of Zachary. “He said that he gave up his preferred career for my sake, and asked me why I can’t sacrifice mine for him. But is our relationship only sustained by our sacrifices?”

Lulu certainly knew that she should sacrifice a little for him after what he did, but said, “Look, Irene. I can make it up to him in any other way, but I would have nothing left if I gave up on my career. I mean….

Irene knew why she felt insecure.

Lulu came from a poor family, and she would be fully dependent on Zachary if she did not have a job.

And if Zachary had a change of heart, she would have nothing.

Irene understood her worries, and was herself unwilling to give up on her passion over family.

Fortunately, Isaac was supportive, and she decided to be nicer to him. After all, not all partners could be understanding like him.

“But you’re working in Sunny City. If you didn’t resign, won’t you be living apart even if Mrs. Slate agreed to you getting married to Zachary?”

“I can request for a transfer here,” Lulu replied, paused for a moment and asked, “Do you think I should resign too?”

Irene was simply giving her take on the situation and did not intend that, so she quickly shook her head. “I think I’d want to be independent as well even if I get married. At least I’ll have my own career- I’d feel insecure if I depended entirely on someone else.”

“Isaac has been good to you, hasn’t he?”

Lulu was actually envious that Isaac was powerful enough to not have to consider the opinions of others, but he still pampered Irene regardless.

Zachary was a different case-he came from a dynasty with strained relationships, and his parents did not like Lulu, causing complications on every turn..

Irene smiled. Isaac was definitely nice to her, but she also had concerns that she never mentioned to anyone. “I’m young, so this is probably our honeymoon period. Who knows what would happen years down the line?”

“Is he cheating on you already?” Lulu’s eyes widened.

Irene quickly shook her head. “No! It’s just that I’m losing confidence. Do you know that there are many women around him? It’s like another shows up soon after I chase one away.”

“There are women stalking him?” Lulu asked.

“I don’t know about that, but there are some who are secretly in love with him.” Irene scowled when she remembered Debbie, and knew from the start that she would be difficult to get rid of.

Lulu breathed a long sigh. “I guess life is hard for you too.”

Irene could not help laughing. “What, did you think it was easy for me?”

“Isn’t it?” Lulu asked in return. “That’s Isaac Jefferson we’re talking about-he has the money and looks, and most importantly, he loves you. Don’t you think it’s easy not to have a mother-in-law harass you?”

Irene was speechless for a moment, but decided that Lulu was right.

“I can talk to Zachary for you. There might be other options-”

“No, it’s fine,” Lulu said, cutting her short.