No Strings Attached

Chapter 259

Just then, the butler came in to report from outside the door.

"Rose, the York folks are here. Marian herself has come, and she brought along Ms. Heidi."

A flicker of disgust crossed Rose's eyes. Ever since finding out that Heidi had set them up, she hadn't had a shred of affection for that woman.

She hadn't wanted her to come over, but Heidi had gone and dragged her grandmother, Marian, into this. The Yorks and the Hayes had been tight for generations. With Marian showing up in person, there was no way Rose could refuse entry.

Rose immediately got up. "I'll go greet them."

Just as she stepped out, there was Heidi in a light blue gown, supporting Marian as they walked in. That innocently sweet face still wore a pleasant smile. "Grandma Rose, Grandmother, and I have come to wish you a happy birthday."

Marian's hand. "Marian, you honoring me with your presence is such a

no trouble at all. We have

exchanging pleasantries, Marian glanced through the crowd, searching for a

twinge of disappointment. "I heard lan was injured and in the hospital. Hasn't he

smile to Rose's face. "He's out but

announced, "Grandma Rose, lan, and Clara

eyes turned toward the

his chiseled features and striking brows. By his side, Clara wore a light aqua embroidered gown that hugged and highlighted her curves. Her wavy hair was pinned back with a wooden hair clip, with a few loose strands framing her face. Her delicate

Clara's first time attending a family dinner with lan, and she couldn't

with a teasing glint in his eyes, "Darling, where's all that courage from last night when you clung to my waist,

crimson at his words. Her eyes glistened as she looked up at him, wishing she could silence his teasing. Amused by her adorable reaction, lan gently nudged her nose and reassured her, "Don't worry, love. I'm

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