Clara felt a searing heat on her back. Ian's hot and moist lips kissed her skin, each touch igniting a small flame. She closed her eyes in a bitter wistfulness, then pushed lan away. "lan, for heaven's sake, it's broad daylight. What's gotten into you?"

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Clara felt a twinge in her throat and managed a strained smile. "Ian, what if I..." she began, but her words trailed off as her phone rang at the most inopportune moment.

Seeing it was Anders' number, she quickly answered. Orin's young voice came through. "Aunt Clara, I miss you so much."

responded with a smile, "I miss

mom and dad. Dad's making us

his family. Just as she was about to speak again, a woman's voice came from the phone. "Ms. Clara, this is Elle.

later, Clara found herself in

face came into clear view, Clara was taken aback by the resemblance between them, especially their side

smile. "Ms. Clara, you must now understand why Anders was with me

her calmly. "But I was unaware of these matters. If you're looking

"Everyone speaks of your sharp tongue, and it seems the reputation is well earned. I'm not here to rehash the past. I just want to tell you that I never intended to wreck your relationship with Anders. Orin needed a father, but it was never my plan to trap him

He knew of your deep commitment and kindness in matters of the heart. If you and Anders continued, and you discovered Orin's existence, you'd

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