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.”

in the restroom, she hurt me, lan. I swear it’s the truth. Check the security footage if you don’t believe me.”

minutes later, the bar manager came over with an apology. “Mr. Hayes, I’m sorry, but the camera in that restroom is broken.

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

chuckle. “Ms. Heidi, do you really think I’d use

believe me, lan. She hurt my hand,” Heidi

have possibly

away.

stamped her foot in anger. She had wanted to make a comeback, to teach Clara a lesson she wouldn’t forget. But with

Clara cast to make lan so blindly infatuated? Heidi swore

to his private room with

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

all the help I just gave you, you’re just going to leave? Come inside for a bit. I’ll

to. Good bye.” she quipped, and