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.

of contentment listening to lan's promise to her father. She tightened her grip on

down in the village. Clara, energized and purposeful,

few of his children and grandchildren. Reed, who had been grimacing in pain, broke into a smile at the sight of Clara. "Clara, how did you make it here?"

his hand. "Grandpa Reed, I've brought a doctor to take a look at you," she

her. "Who says a girl can't be capable? Look at Clara, braving the snowstorm to bring a doctor to

the scene unfold. Their eyes then shifted to the handsome lan beside Clara, and they rolled their eyes. "What can a girl do,

hand stopped her. His tall, imposing figure seemed out of place in the modest home. His chiseled features and the crisp,

then pulled Clara to the old man's

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