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.

to do. She immediately turned to Rose and exclaimed, "My grandson-in-law called me

ear to ear. "May had 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. 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 the

in danger. We can't let our guard down. But I'll find a way for her

From the first time she laid eyes on Clara, she felt an indescribable connection. Clara

relatives and friends came to visit.

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,

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 brought him along. Also,

your concern, Ms. Marian. My father is