No Strings Attached

Clara was taken aback. Then she remembered the story Edwin had once told her, and her heart went out to Marian.

Marian's daughter was murdered, and her beloved granddaughter of over two decades turned out to be the child of a mistress. Seeing the hopeful look in Marian's eyes and feeling the deep longing in her heart, Clara affectionately called out, "Grandma."

At the sound of "Grandma," Marian could no longer contain her emotions. Tears streamed down her cheeks.

She nodded repeatedly, her voice trembling. "My dear, I am so happy to see you. You take good care of yourself, okay?"

"I will, thank you, Grandma Marian."

moment unfold, Casey, who had been standing at a distance, felt his eyes well up. He knew that Marian was aware of Clara's true identity. He also

life. The thought of her returning to her roots tore

what happens, Clara will always be your daughter, and you will always be the only father-in-law I recognize. Take care of yourself. We'll need you to help

on the shoulder with relief. "Of course,

talking, Brodie walked up with his mother, Katherine, holding a gift in his hands. "Casey, this is some blueberry wine my mother made herself. Let us know what you

neighbor made the most incredible blueberry wine. It was sweet and rich, and you couldn't get drunk off it easily. One time, Clara sneaked a whole jug of it and ended up sleeping for a whole day and

smile widened as he recalled the story. "Clara was such a mischievous child, so adorable." His eyes shifted to lan as he spoke,

the compliment. My wife is still quite adorable. But Casey just had surgery, and this wine might not

to his own wife so affectionately, Brodie's smile took on a deeper meaning. "Mr. Hayes, don't forget the promise