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."

felt tears sting her eyes. "Katherine can't

worry, it's just a flesh wound. I'll make sure she gets

Clara's forehead, lan briefed Edwin and Chase, then hurried

hospital and was whisked into surgery. Brodie, usually the epitome of calm, paced the corridor

Teo to risk her life with no memory of him? She had faced such betrayal and peril during her

cold fury in Brodie's narrowed eyes, his fists clenched tight. He blamed his impatience for pushing for a reunion between his mother

words of solace, "I've got

on lan. "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 Katherine rush

of the situation, lan quickly responded, "I'll get

called