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."

this low.

been devoured by the

his voice deep and soothing, "Go help Grandpa Reed pack his things.

that, he turned to Dawson and commanded, "Get these people out

voice carried an authority that sent shivers down the complainers' spines and had

the room was

you had to witness this disgrace. Ungrateful

replied firmly, "The fault lies not in the stars but in ourselves. You're their grandfather; you're

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

you think Clara would

Reed relented under Clara's persistent coaxing and agreed

their arrival at the hospital, several specialists convened for Reed's

whatever time he has left." Hearing this,