No Strings Attached

lan stroked her hair softly as she sobbed uncontrollably, offering a comforting embrace.

"Clara, I'm arranging for a consultation with top specialists for Reed right now. We're heading back to the city immediately."

The people at the door immediately intervened, "It's useless to treat such an illness. It's just a waste of money. If you guys have the cash to burn, go ahead, but we certainly don't."

"Yeah, we don't either. I've got three kids to marry off. Where would I get the money for Reed's treatment?"

The crowd was relentless with their remarks, infuriating Clara until she finally spoke with icy resolve, "Nobody needs your help. From now on, Reed is mine and my father's responsibility."

Clara's aunt overheard this and was visibly displeased. "I see what's going on here. You pretending to care for Reed is just a farce; you're really after the treasures he's got. No way Reed is leaving with you. If he must go, the treasures stay."

"That's right, leave the treasures if he's going."

dollar signs, but she hadn't expected them to stoop this low. They were all Reed's kin. He had cared for them and spoiled them with

consciences been

as Clara was about to speak up, lan pulled her into his embrace. He kissed her forehead gently, his voice deep and soothing, "Go help Grandpa Reed pack his things. I'll handle this." sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ Findɴovel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early

and commanded, "Get these people out of here.

carried an authority that sent shivers down the complainers' spines

the room was quiet

witness this disgrace. Ungrateful descendants... I failed

"The fault lies not in the stars but in ourselves. You're their grandfather; you're not to blame. Don't worry about anything, and come with us to the city for

I don't want to be a burden. You have your own careers, and your father-in-law is unwell. At my age, I don't have

and said, "Do you think Clara would agree just to let

Clara's persistent coaxing and agreed to return

specialists convened for Reed's consultation. The lead specialist

live. Surgery and chemotherapy are pointless now. It would be best to let him enjoy whatever time he has left." Hearing this, Clara's vision blurred, and she fainted into lan's arms. When she came to, she found herself lying in a hospital bed with lan