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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.

know what to do. She

Clara. It's only right he calls you grandma. Now that Heidi's locked up and Leonora's grounded, the danger has passed. Ian, do you think you could bring Clara around to the house sometime? Marian and I would love to see and take care of her and

let our guard down. But I'll find a way for

emotion. From the first time she laid eyes on Clara, she felt an indescribable connection. Clara was her true granddaughter. Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ Find_Nøvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the

to visit. Clara organized a party for

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

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

you for your concern, Ms. Marian.