No Strings Attached

Chapter 231

lan's eyes, which had just been smiling, instantly chilled as he reached for Clara's phone, intending to hang up. But then he heard her soft reply. "Sure, I'm free tomorrow. What kind of food does your mom fancy? I could help her pick a restaurant."

Brodie's smile was gentle. "Aren't you worried my mom will actually take a shine to you?"

"That's what you want, isn't it? For her to like me so you can dodge the arranged marriage back home? Don't worry, I'll make a good impression," Clara said, stirring the spaghetti in the pot.

Brodie pinched the bridge of his nose, feeling helpless. Clara didn't remember him at all. She was no longer the little girl who used to run after him, calling out 'brother.' She had become a self-assured and independent woman.

He gave a half-smile. "Fine, you choose the restaurant, and I'll pick you up from your place."

"No need, Mr. Brodie. I can drive myself there."

Brodie chuckled lowly. "Clara, that formality kind of gives away that you're a rental."

After a few seconds of stunned silence, Clara asked, "So, should I just call you Brodie?"

"Sure. Everyone at home does. It sounds more familiar," he suggested.

hesitated, then said, "Alright. Don't worry. I'll help you out with this

two eggs from the fridge and was surprised to find lan standing at the doorway,

are different. He's a pretend boyfriend, and you're not even that, are

family background, schools, workplaces - everything's a blank. Don't you find that

uncover Brodie's details, only that he was a criminal psychology expert brought in by the local

to Clara and embraced her. His chin rested on her shoulder, his voice muffled. "Clara, I'm injured and afraid I can't protect

Clara was merciless. "No."

with you. I promise I won't interfere with your

brings their ex to meet their boyfriend's parents?" S~ᴇaʀᴄh the (ꜰind)ɴʘvel.nᴇt

added, "Oh, and you're not even an ex. At best, a former boss, or

now being returned with interest. Each time she retorted, it was a fresh wound in his heart. "Clara, I nearly died saving you.

the victim like Heidi? It

and handed lan a pair of cutlery. "Eat up.

grabbed her wrist firmly,

trying to use that to keep me tied to

of the people who went after me three years ago. See if there's any link to

of possibility. And get Heidi's medical reports

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