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."

knew that Marian was aware of Clara's true identity. He also knew

daughter he had cherished all his life. The thought of her returning to

and whispered comfortingly, "No matter what happens, Clara will always be your daughter, and you will always

shoulder with relief. "Of course, I'll

mother, Katherine, holding a gift in his hands. "Casey, this is some blueberry wine my mother made herself. Let us know

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 night. Scared Reed half to death." sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ FɪndNovᴇl.nᴇt website

recalled the story. "Clara was such a mischievous child, so adorable." His eyes shifted to lan as he spoke, his gaze seemingly gentle but laced

instead, he raised his eyebrows proudly. "Thanks for the compliment. My wife is still quite adorable. But Casey just had surgery, and this wine might not be best for him. We

forget the promise you made to me to treat Clara