No Strings Attached

Brodie could sense the inevitable coming. There was a hint of concern in his voice. "Aren't you afraid of facing even greater dangers back home?" Clara shook her head with resolve, her voice steady. "I won't let Sasha bear the consequences for me alone. I owe it to her to seek justice."

Brodie had known Clara's temperament since they were kids. She was usually gentle and compliant, but once her dander was up, nobody could hold her back. He let out a resigned sigh, "Alright then. Let's get you to the hospital."

Two hours later, Clara pushed open the door to Sasha's hospital room. Instead of finding Sasha, her gaze fell upon lan's tall, lean figure.

His face was pale, and his eyes were sunken. There was a look of unprecedented concern etched between his noble brows.

He walked over to Clara and wrapped his arms around her, his voice a whisper of velvet tenderness. "Don't worry. Sasha's out of danger. It's just a broken leg."

Clara, taken aback, questioned, "Wasn't it said she was in a coma?"

a soft kiss on her forehead. His voice was raspy with emotion. "I'm sorry, Clara. I couldn't let you leave alone with our child, the fruit of our love,

been played by lan. He had spread

looked at him. Her voice was shaking uncontrollably. "Ian, do you realize that it should have been me lying

time, no matter who it is, I won't let them get away," Ian assured her while gently

was still in a vice grip. The thought of what could have

surviving were next to nothing. If anything had happened to their child, he knew there would be no reconciliation with Clara. sᴇaʀᴄh

a solemn vow into her ear, "Clara, I'll protect you and our child. If you want to leave, I'll give up everything here

to say, "Let's talk about us

long as you two stay," lan said, with a faint smile finally gracing his lips

her head was wrapped in gauze. Despite her injuries, the fire