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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.

moved to know what to do. She immediately turned

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

out there, Clara is in danger. We can't let our guard down. But I'll find a way for her to meet you. Just don't mention anything." "We understand.

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 Clara, she felt an indescribable connection. Clara was her true granddaughter. Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ Find_Nøvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of

later, Casey was discharged 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 and

much." Clara immediately bent down and pinched his cheek, smiling, "I missed you too, 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. Taking Orin by the hand, Clara walked over to Marian and respectfully nodded her head. "Ms.

smile, "Orin insisted on coming when he heard you were hosting. His

you for your concern, Ms. Marian. My father is