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."

was her dearest grandson who got hurt. Not once did she complain, and here she was, stooping down to comfort Clara. Guilt and remorse flooded

a smile, "What are you talking about, dear. You're going to be my granddaughter-in-law. That boy was saving his father-in-law-to-be. It's only right and proper-no need to

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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, are

"Mr. Brodie, what

accident and wanted to see how you

lan lying on the bed, his head wrapped in bandages and his face marred with abrasions. Still, the innate sharpness he possessed could not be concealed. His chiseled features and strong lines, every bit, seemed to have been meticulously sculpted by God himself. Ian was beautiful

image of the DNA report flashed through Brodie's mind, darkening the emotions in his eyes. He desperately wanted to tell Clara that he was the friend who used to buy her candy when they were kids, but as the words reached his

a tangled mess, and if Clara truly ended up with

lips curved into a half-smile as he handed her something. "My mom made this herself.