Chapter 666

Lulu was certainly pale from shock when Irene saw her. Irene actually felt guilty and blamed herself for being skeptical that Lulu would faint from the fire. "Are you feeling better?" Irene asked mildly. "The hospital might not be the best place to rest. You can come and stay a dew days with me, since Zachary would to stay in the hospital a few days before being discharged—" "I'm fine. I think I'll pass," Lulu said, cutting her short. Irene sensed that Lulu was being distant right then.. "Lulu," Irene said, taking Lulu's hand. "We're best friends, aren't we? You don't have to be a stranger. I mean, we even used to share the same bed…" Lulu pursed her lips. "Did we? I don't remember." Irene was not about to give up, just as Lulu's aloofness did not deter her. "We did." Irene smiled. "You should go. I should check on Zachary," Lulu said as she got out of bed and left, completely leaving Irene. Irene was disappointed, but did not hold it against Lulu—Lulu's aloofness might be d