No Strings Attached

Chapter 56

Chapter 56

Upon hearing her words, Jay scrambled to his feet from the ground, trembling as he looked at lan. “Mr. Hayes, Clara said she forgives me. Does that mean I can go now?”

lan’s voice was icy as he dismissed Jay with a single word. “Scram!”

Eve, faced with such a formidable lan, didn’t dare utter another word. She could only lead Jay and his mother away.

The grand hall returned to its serene state.

Casey let out a deep sigh. “What a dinner–completely turned upside down by those clowns.”

Clara was quick to offer solace. “Dad, I’ll have the kitchen whip up a few more dishes, and we can continue our meal. From now on, whatever drama the Bells stir up, it has nothing to do with us. In a way, it’s a blessing in disguise for us.”

“That’s right. We’re no longer their puppets. We’ll live our own lives.”

“lan, you’ve just come back. I’ll

voice deep. “Thanks, Mr.

Clara were a delicate bird, and if he let go, she might

never felt such fear of loss

I didn’t. know any better, I’d say you two were joined

just say it. Don’t bother with the snide remarks.

table. “Jealous, my foot. I’ve got a woman at home, and my mom’s on my case about getting married, okay?”

the web of arranged marriage. Do

gorgeous, I’ll have

that stunning,

21st century, and here we are talking about arranged marriages. I swear, right

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