No Strings Attached

Chapter 250

Clara whipped around, her gaze locking with lan's deep-set eyes. She immediately dropped her fork and darted to the bedside. "lan, you're awake? Do you feel off anywhere?" lan glanced at Brodie and croaked out, "Clara, who is this guy? I don't like him. Get him out of here."

Clara looked at lan in disbelief, "That's Brodie, the one who saved me once. Don't tell me you've forgotten. You don't have amnesia, do you? You do know who I am, right?"

"Of course, you're my wife-to-be." With that, he pulled Clara into his embrace and planted a kiss on her lips.

Then he cocked his head towards Brodie. "Ever heard of giving a couple some privacy, or is that too much to ask?"

Brodie couldn't help but laugh at this brazen move. "I've just never seen someone so chipper right after waking up. You haven't been faking this whole coma thing, have you, Mr. Hayes?"

his teeth in annoyance. "Why don't

he's aggravating me to the point my wound hurts. Just kick him out, will you?" Before Clara could respond, Brodie interjected. "No need

want anyone but me, so beat

those memories lingered vividly in her mind. What were they? Childhood sweethearts with a storybook friendship? Was Brodie's aim to snatch Clara

a wave of unprecedented anxiety through

and Ryker a threat,

Their shared childhood memories were a bond he couldn't allow

lan's distress, spoke soothingly. "You've just woken up; calm down. I'll call the doctor

call button, she turned to Brodie. "Mr. Brodie, he's a bit agitated, and I apologize for that. We

her, simply smiled lightly. "Don't forget to look after yourself, too, okay?" He held Clara's gaze for a few more seconds with his profound eyes before turning and walking

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