Chapter 1183

Irene found it hard to begin since she was worried about shocking Lulu, but she had to ask. "Are you traumatized?" she asked vaguely. Lulu was taken aback but sat down again as she came to her senses and said bluntly, "Very." Irene nodded. "I know a good psychiatrist. Why don't you get a consultation?" "Why?" Lulu asked, puzzled. "Zachary's different now that I've met him again," Irene explained, holding Lulu's hand and assuring her gently. "Even if he couldn't before, he can protect you now. Don't reject him immediately—can't you try for Star's sake?" As Lulu turned silent, Irene pressed tenderly, "Do you really want Star to grow up in a family with a single father, or with a stepmother? Zachary said we can't decide on something that hasn't even happened yet, and I agree with him. What about you?" Lulu thought about it and decided that Zachary was right. She hung her head. "It's all my fault." "No," Irene said, shaking her head. "Neither you nor Zachary are at fault. You both