No Strings Attached

Chapter 125

The phone rang peralstently before the call was finally answered. Clara’s cool, distant volce came through the receiver, “Mr. Hayes, what can I do for you?”

lan mustered his energy and said, “Nothing, just wanted to hear your voice.”

Clara frowned, “Do you find this amusing, Mr. Hayes? It was you who said you were done with this, and now you’re the one who can’t let go. What is it about me that you can’t shake off? If there’s something to change, I’ll change it, okay?” Her tone was chilly and tinged with impatience.

Ian closed his eyes in agony, his hand clutching his hair tightly to keep himself alert. “Clara, that night must have been very painful for you, huh?” His voice was weak, and his simple words were fragmented. Each word was laden with unmistakable pain.

Clara laughed bitterly, “You don’t have to keep reminding me, Mr. Hayes. I’m tainted. I know that much. I won’t harbor any inappropriate thoughts toward you anymore.”

“Clara.”

lan softly called out, “If I also experienced the pain you went through that night, could forgive me?”

forget the words you spoke to me that night.” She didn’t wait for

you

would never forgive him. His heart ached tremendously, and a mouthful of blood spurted from his lips, splattering the white sheets. Instantly,

been drinking. The effect of the medication is twice as strong. If something goes wrong, what will Rose do? My medicine can alleviate some of the pain. Would you like to

with a cold cloth, trying to comfort him. lan didn’t heed his words and writhed in

face in distress. After what felt like an eternity, she couldn’t bear it any longer and dialed Clara’s

parents and was about to head out when her phone rang. Seeing an unfamiliar number, she hesitated before

are you?” a familiar voice asked

smile, “Granny Rose, I’m out for dinner. Is everything

10:40

to the Lancaster Mansion? I’ve run into a bit of trouble

her kindness, and Clara saw no reason to

are you on? I’ll come to you.”