No Strings Attached

Chapter 283

He held Clara in his arms with a hint of helplessness, and his voice was tinged with reluctance. "I've got to head back and take care of a few things. I'll come check on you as soon as I'm done." Clara gently rubbed his back, comforting him with a playful tone, "You're such a good boy, Mr. Hayes."

lan's lips curled into a mischievous smile as he looked at her, "Don't tempt me, or I won't mind giving Grandpa Reed a show of how I kiss you."

Laughing, Clara dodged back playfully, tugging on his arm. "Grandpa Reed, he's got work to do. Let him go. Dad and I will stay here to take care of you."

Reed looked at lan with eyes full of longing. "Go on with your tasks, young man. It's good for you to be busy."

After a few more words with Reed, lan left the room with Clara.

The helicopter sat on an open stretch of land on the eastern edge of the village. Such a curious machine had attracted quite a crowd. Fortunately, the village lacked streetlights, and the dim glow of flashlights couldn't reveal Clara and lan's faces.

hood and whispered with care, "It's not as warm here as it is at home. Make sure to bundle up and pile on the blankets when

nodded with a smile. "I know, don't worry. I used to stay here all the time as a kid. I'm well used to

things out as quickly as I can, then

lips reluctantly. "Sweetheart, try not to miss

exceptional and tender man, Clara felt a selfish urge to keep him there, but her better judgment held back the

as

Mrs. Hayes, anything

just love

She always gazed at him like that, uttering flirtatious and enticing words. Something warm and sweet seemed to fill lan's chest. He pulled her back into his embrace and kissed the top of her head. "If you

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