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."

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 would be acknowledged

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

will always be the only father-in-law I recognize. Take care of yourself. We'll need you to help us with the

patted him on the shoulder with relief. "Of

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

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 on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in

he recalled the story. "Clara was such a mischievous child, so adorable." His eyes shifted

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 kind gesture,

own wife so affectionately, Brodie's smile took on a deeper meaning. "Mr. Hayes, don't forget the promise you made to me to treat Clara well for a lifetime, or else,