No Strings Attached

Tears streamed down Clara's cheeks, unbidden.

This mutual love, a love that raced headlong toward each other, was something she couldn't resist.

Her resolve to leave lan crumbled in that instant. She looked up at him, her voice soft and slightly nasal. "Ian, promise me, no matter what happens, you'll always keep our child safe."

lan bent down to kiss away the tears from the corners of her eyes. "I promise you, once all of this is over, we'll leave for a place where no one can find us. Just the three of us. I'll take care of you. We'll attend prenatal yoga classes together, and we'll wait for our little one's arrival."

Clara was touched and filled with longing. It was a scene she had dreamed of for so long. She wanted to raise their child together with lan.

in her heart finally eased, and a long-lost smile spread across her lips. "Ian."

looked down tenderly. "Yeah, I'm

her arms around his neck and pressed a gentle kiss to his lips. "I think I'm

Hayes, shouldn't you be

lan's hot kisses peppered her neck, sending her

was hoarse with lust. "To avoid any trouble,

smiled and kissed her forehead. "I'll follow Mrs.

entered the grand hall only to be confronted with

and I'll compensate you for any harm she caused you and your friend. Whatever you want, just don't let her go to jail. You know, she's been coddled all her life and suffers from depression. If she stays in prison too long, I'm afraid it might kill her. Please, let her off this once. Withdraw your

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