No Strings Attached

"I know how much the idea of not being able to have children means to you, but that day, seeing everything you did for me, I just couldn't help wanting to be with you. Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the Findɴovel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

"I was planning to wait until you were discharged from the hospital to tell you. If you couldn't accept it, we could part ways.

"lan, let's give it a shot, okay? If it turns out I really can't get pregnant, I'll leave on my own. I wouldn't want to make things difficult for you."

Her voice was shaking so much as she spoke. It felt like her heart was bleeding out.

lan's throat tightened painfully, and he pulled her close into his arms, kissing away the tears on her cheeks.

his feelings even after her own body had been hurt? Throughout it all, she never once complained that the hurt was indirectly caused

cheeks, his voice was hoarse with emotion. "Clara, are you trying to break my heart? How much have you suffered in silence? Were those herbal teas bitter? Did it

me,

Roger's daughter - it sent sharp pains through every nerve in lan's body. He

want to be the black sheep of the Hayes family, nor do I want to give up on

hard I try, I can't get pregnant, I'll leave on my own. I

the

about to grant your

implications, shivering

that trying different settings can be more exciting, might even increase the odds of pregnancy. Let's give them all a shot tonight." The backseat was folded down, and somehow, Clara's gown had found its way to the floor. He enveloped her in a passionate, fiery kiss as the cool air outside contrasted with the heat inside the car. By the time