No Strings Attached

What lan didn't realize was that the moment he plunged off the cliff, her heart shattered along with him.

During the agonizing wait for rescue, it felt like she had lived through a century. She whispered lan's name to herself countless times. With each utterance, her heart throbbed with pain.

It was only then that Clara came to understand that she had long since let go of their troubled past. What took root in the depths of her heart was a steadfast yearning that had not waned through the years. It was love that had seeped into her very bones.

Rose watched Clara, her eyes brimming with tears of anguish, and felt her own eyes moisten. She crouched down and patted Clara on the shoulder. "Clara, you must be scared out of your wits. Come here, let me give you a hug."

Clara looked at her through tear-blurred eyes and choked out a sob. "Grandma Rose, I'm so sorry."

weathered the storms alongside them. It was always a narrow escape from death, and every time, it was her dearest grandson who

granddaughter-in-law. That boy was saving his father-in-law-to-be. It's only right and proper-no need to feel sorry. Now, no more tears. lan needs you to be strong for him. I'll have someone

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third night of lan's coma, Brodie came to check on Clara. Seeing her gaunt cheeks, a flicker of concern passed through his narrowed eyes. "Clara,

surprised, "Mr. Brodie,

and wanted

the innate sharpness he possessed could not be concealed. His chiseled features

tell Clara that he was the friend

tangled mess, and if Clara truly ended up with lan, putting her in the middle would inevitably cause her

he handed her something. "My mom made this herself. Give it