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."

had been standing at a distance, felt his eyes well up. He knew that Marian was aware of Clara's true identity. He also knew that this familial bond

Clara was the daughter he had cherished all his life. The thought of

whispered comfortingly, "No matter what happens, Clara will always be your daughter, and you will always be the only father-in-law

patted him on the shoulder with relief. "Of course, I'll

a gift in his hands. "Casey, this is some blueberry

the blueberry wine inside. "I remember back in the day, our neighbor made the most incredible blueberry wine. It was sweet and rich, and you couldn't get drunk off it easily. One time,

mischievous child, so adorable." His eyes shifted

show jealousy, 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 appreciate your

the promise you made