No Strings Attached

Katherine was adorned in a light blue dress. The chandelier crashed down upon her, drenching the fabric in a harrowing shade of red. Blood trickled down the length of her body. Brodie, witnessing the horror, dashed to her side. Panic laced his voice, a tone he had never used before, "Mom, are you okay?"

Katherine winced in pain, her eyes fluttering shut. She curved her lips in relief after catching sight of Teo unharmed, She attempted to speak but succumbed to unconsciousness. Without hesitation, Brodie scooped up Katherine and bolted outside.

lan, quick to react, ordered Dawson, "Lock down the area, check the surveillance. We need to know who tampered with that chandelier."

"Right away, Mr. Hayes."

He then turned to Clara, his touch on her head offering a sliver of comfort. "Don't be scared. I'll check things out. I'll have Edwin and the others handle things here."

tears sting her eyes.

worry, it's just a flesh wound. I'll

a tender kiss on Clara's forehead, lan briefed Edwin and Chase, then hurried after

into surgery. Brodie, usually the epitome of calm, paced

faced such betrayal and peril during her pregnancy over twenty years ago. She had narrowly escaped

for pushing for a reunion between his mother and Teo. If she hadn't come today, it wouldn't

words of solace, "I've got the top surgeon on this. She'll

"She's terrified of hospitals. The sight of doctors in white coats triggers her. Even the best surgeon won't make a difference." lan's brow furrowed at this revelation. Why did

situation, lan quickly responded, "I'll get a psychologist

already called one. They'll