No Strings Attached

Chapter 162

The timing was just the day before Clara’s birthday.

So, Clara had taken that medication, and on her birthday, when lan was off playing the hero for Heidi, Clara miscarried their child. In other words, had he not insisted she take that medicine, their baby might have been spared. No wonder Clara had accused him of being the killer of their child.

A floodgate of memories opened, and lan’s eyes shimmered with the sheen of madness, the kind that spoke of despair and the sort of pain that gnaws at the soul.

He remembered Clara asking him what they would do if she was pregnant. His response was cold, a warning not to play the child card, assuring her his precautions were foolproof – no child would come of this.

Now, the disappointment and pain in Clara’s eyes at that moment haunted him. She was already bearing the agony of loss. He had offered no comfort, instead spitting venom like a real piece of work.

The bitter truth was now clear as day. He had shattered her heart. No wonder she had cut ties so thoroughly.

breakup, the harsh words he had unleashed, lan couldn’t help but slap himself across

you killed yourself, what good would it do? Clara’s already been through hell. Better think of making amends. I reckon you know who’s behind tampering with the medicine. We’re talking about a life

off due to the

“Mr. Hayes, Attorney Clara’s prescription didn’t include that ingredient, but the pharmacy always adds it automatically. A clerk there told me–it was his mentor’s doing.”

“Where’s this

got him. Where should I bring

family estate.” lan sped off into the night, arriving at the

knocking, she sensed trouble;

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