No Strings Attached

lan's eyes narrowed at the revelation, his voice growing tense, "You know everything?"

Marian, with tears welling up in her eyes, nodded. "I had my suspicions, but hearing it from you, I'm certain now. lan, you've suffered such a terrible injury for Clara. I'm so relieved on May's behalf. She was right about you."

In a deep voice, lan said, "Grandma, it's what I had to do."

The word 'Grandma' unleashed a fresh torrent of tears from Marian. Not only had she found her granddaughter, but she also learned of Clara's pregnancy. To top it off, the father of the baby had just referred to her as grandma.

too moved to know what to do. She immediately turned to Rose

always envisioned him to be the one for Clara. It's only right he calls you grandma. Now that Heidi's locked up and Leonora's grounded, the danger has passed.

the person who framed Aunt May is out there, Clara is in danger. We can't let our guard down. But I'll find a

Rose, knowing they would soon see Clara, had tears in their eyes. Marian was especially overcome with emotion. From the first time she laid eyes on

from the hospital. During his stay, many relatives and friends came to visit. Clara organized a party for her father to help her relatives express their gratitude

little man. Who did you come with? Where are your parents?" Orin's smile broadened, "Mom and Dad had to work, so I came with Great-Grandma Marian. Look, she's been waiting for you over there." Following the direction of Orin's tiny finger, Clara's gaze landed on Marian, who was looking her way with a warm, inviting smile.

to suppress the excitement bubbling inside her, and said with a smile, "Orin insisted on coming when he heard you were hosting. His parents

for your concern, Ms. Marian. My father