No Strings Attached

lan lifted Clara's hand, showcasing the sparkling engagement ring, and said with a grin, "I proposed to Clara. We were planning on getting our marriage certificate today."

Casey's eyes moistened as he gazed at the dazzling diamond on his daughter's finger. A swell of pride washed over him, knowing his girl had found her place in the world. Yet, a pang of sorrow tugged at his heart, realizing his little bundle of joy, the one he had nurtured and cherished, was about to start her own family.

lan seemed to catch onto his emotions and quickly offered words of comfort in a deep, reassuring tone. "Dad, don't worry. Clara will always be your daughter. Even after we're married, she'll come home often, and I'll be right there with her, keeping you company."

With tears brimming in his eyes, Casey nodded and smiled. "Alright, as long as you two are happy, that's all I need."

"You have my word, I'll take good care of Clara," Ian assured him.

a surge of contentment listening to lan's promise to her father. She tightened

the village. Clara, energized and purposeful, led the way

lying in bed, surrounded by a few of his children and grandchildren. Reed, who had been grimacing in pain, broke into a smile at the sight of

"Grandpa Reed, I've brought a doctor to take a look

a girl can't be capable? Look at Clara, braving

and daughters-in-law, descendants from Casey's younger brother's side, who often mocked Casey for only having a daughter, watched the scene unfold. Their eyes then shifted to the handsome lan beside Clara, and they rolled their eyes. "What can a girl do, really? She's just like her mother,

out of place in the

turned icy as he glanced at the few people by Reed's side, then pulled Clara to the

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