No Strings Attached

Chapter 27

Tears streamed down Heidi’s cheeks like a sudden summer storm. Her injured hand was raised before lan’s

eyes.

She had rushed to the hospital for treatment and then hurried back, all to catch Clara in the act, but she never expected to walk in on this scene.

lan knew about Clara’s miscarriage and still treated her with such kindness. All of Heidi’s carefully laid plans – had they crumbled to dust once again?

As tears cascaded down her face, Heidi moved closer to lan. But before Heidi could reach him, lan, gripping Clara’s hand, stepped back, avoiding Heidi.

His gaze was icy as he looked at Heidi, his voice devoid of emotion. “When exactly did she hurt you? She’s been

with me the whole time.”

hurt me, lan. I swear it’s the truth. Check the security footage if you don’t believe me.” lan turned to a nearby

came over with an apology. “Mr. Hayes, I’m sorry, but

spat out her accusation. “This was Clara’s doing. She injured

out a soft chuckle. “Ms. Heidi, do you really think I’d use the same

me, lan. She

she was with me the whole time, how could she have possibly hurt you? Next time you try to frame someone, come up with

away.

comeback, to teach Clara a lesson she wouldn’t forget. But with no video evidence and lan vouching for Clara, Heidi’s plan had failed.

Clara cast to make lan so blindly infatuated? Heidi swore she

his private room with Clara when

waiting for me. I need to go,” Clara said.

gave you, you’re just

want to. Good bye.” she quipped, and left without looking back.