No Strings Attached

As Clara narrowly avoided being hit by the gurney, a large hand clutched it with a vice-like grip. Ryker's face was a thundercloud as he glared at the young nurse. "You looking to get fired?!" The nurse, white as a sheet, immediately apologized to Clara, "I'm so sorry, I lost control for a moment." Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ FindNøvᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Only then did Clara turn around to see the gurney that had come within an inch of her. A shiver ran down her spine at the close call. Someone lay on the gurney. With the momentum it had, if Ryker hadn't acted so quickly, Clara would have been sent sprawling. The consequences didn't bear thinking about.

She had just finished an examination, and then this incident happened... Was it a coincidence, or was there something more sinister at play?

Clara pretended to be nonchalant, tugging at Ryker's arm. "It didn't hit me, it's fine. Let them go. Don't hold up the patient's treatment."

Ryker released his wrist and shot the nurse a look that said, 'Get lost,' which sent her scurrying away with the gurney.

earshot, Clara leaned in and whispered to Ryker, "Follow her discreetly,

in the car, his expression one of cold fury. "You were right. That nurse went upstairs and

knife

lips tightened involuntarily. "She must have

use my name," Sasha said with relief. "Otherwise, that bitch might have found out and caused no

the driver's seat with his hands clenched tightly on the steering wheel, let a mischievous

New Year and have lunch.

are you only arriving now? I've been waiting outside for half an hour." Clara hugged Marco's arm and said with a laugh, "I remembered your wife loves the pastries from that shop in the west end of town, so I picked some up. Sorry, it took a bit longer than expected." "Look at how thoughtful you are. After all these years, you still remember what my wife likes. Unlike that scamp," he said, glaring at Ryker, "who comes back empty-handed." He

only shake his head in amusement. As soon as Marco saw his favorite student, nobody else stood a chance. He opened the trunk and started unloading the various gift boxes Clara had bought, handing them over to the butler who had come to