No Strings Attached

Chapter 72

“Clara, hand it over to me.”

“lan, haven’t you hurt me enough already? Why do you insist on ripping open old wounds for all to see?”

The more she protested, the more lan’s curiosity burned. Ignoring Clara’s objections, he wrested the USB drive from her grip and plugged it into the computer.

As Heidi’s image appeared on the screen, Leonora’s voice pierced the air. “Heidi! What’s wrong? lan, Heidi’s passed out, get her to the doctor, quick!”

lan spun around to see Heidi sprawled on the floor, her face deathly pale. He knew that. fainting could mean a serious turn for someone with depression. But if he left now, he feared the truth might slip away forever.

and Just as lan was about to call for medical help, Leonora’s voice rose again, urgent panicked. “lan, hurry! Heidi’s convulsing, she’s frothing at the mouth. If we don’t get her treated now, she could die. Let’s deal with this later. Clara’s not dead. Why should we obsess over Heidi when it could cost a life? No one can afford that.”

picked Heidi up. He glanced at Clara

left the room.

on Clara’s lips. Her eyes, red with emotion, turned to Christy, her voice a choked

said, her tone reassuring, “Heidi won’t get away with blaming you this time. We’ll make her apologize and compensate you for emotional distress. If not, we’ll take her to

reproach. “Clara, when will you stop being so foolish? You risked your own safety just to see whether lan would believe you or Heidi. Don’t you remember your thalassophobia? Is a man who doesn’t

her. She’s falsely accused me twice before–once for the push, once for Sasha vandalizing her car. I’ve been holding my breath

affectionate exasperation. “You’re too naive. Her little tricks might fool lan, but not me. Drinking soap water can also cause frothing at the mouth. I’ve seen it