No Strings Attached

The vet's words cut Clara to the core. She cradled Snow's head, showering it with kisses. Tears traced the elegant line of her jaw and fell onto Snow's pristine white fur.

Clara's voice was choked with emotion. "Snow, you're not an orphan. You're Mommy and Daddy's treasure. Mommy loves you so much, and Daddy loves you too. We'll never abandon you."

At her words, hot tears welled up in Snow's bright eyes as well.

Even the doctor was moved. She stroked Snow's head and said, "Snow, you're the most loved treasure of your parents. Now, I'm going to perform a little surgery on you. It might hurt a bit, but you need to be brave, okay?"

Snow seemed to understand, remaining silent throughout the procedure.

Clara's heart ached even more. It felt like it had been ages since she had cried like this.

Snow, and her tears continued to fall relentlessly. Her guilt

a suit jacket was draped over her shoulders, and lan's large hand gently massaged her head. In a deep voice, he said, "For

refuse. Wiping her tears, she said, "Let him stay with me for a while. When he misses you, I'll bring him

Elle for their child's sake. Can't you come back to me for Snow? We can be a family again, just like

words were cautious yet

for lan to come home from work and then rushing to greet him. She had thought those were

they became painful

to cure his child's illness; our situation is different. A loveless home can't

He let out a bitter chuckle. "Having a lawyer for a wife is terrifying. I can never win an argument with you. What am I supposed to

think twice before getting involved with lawyers. You won't get the upper hand." Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the