No Strings Attached

Chapter 132

Clara pointed at his neck and said, “You’ve got something on your neck.”

Casey caught sight of it too, his surprise evident in his tone, “And on your face too, lan. Don’t tell me you’re allergic to seafood.”

lan replied with a calmness that belied the situation, “Yeah, I’ve got a bit of an allergy, but a little medication when I get back home should do the trick.”

Casey stood up immediately; concern was etched on his features. “Allergies are no joke. We can’t take this lightly. Clara, take lan to the hospital, pronto. We don’t want any trouble.” If the Hayes heir had an incident at their house, there wouldn’t be enough money in the world to cover the fallout.

Clara, sensing the gravity, grabbed her car keys and said, “Let’s go, I’ll drive you to the ER.”

lan’s face carried a look of regret, yet inside, he was secretly pleased. He followed Clara to the car.

Before he could even settle in, Clara’s voice came through, icy with a touch of

anger, “lan,

earth would you eat it? Are you trying to

casual. “You were the one

frustration was palpable as she bit back, “lan, can’t we just leave each other alone?

for me. I want you back by

time.” With that, she floored the accelerator and zoomed away.

hospital that Clara realized the severity of lan’s allergy. His face, neck, and body were covered in hives. His breathing was

throes of an allergic reaction, and it was far worse

doctor looked at them with a furrowed brow, “With an allergy history–like this, why would you even touch seafood? Do you have a

“Doctor, what should we

avoid seafood at all costs from now on. I’ll prescribe some medication and set up an IV to help him

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Thank you, doctor.

to scratch incessantly

down, her voice stern, “The doctor said scratching could leave scars. If you don’t want to ruin your good looks, keep

his heart skipped a beat as she gripped his hand tightly. He looked deeply into her eyes and pleaded, “Clara, I’m in agony. Can