No Strings Attached

lan's grin was a mischievous curve as he watched the blush-inducing scenes play out on the phone. His voice was a siren's call that anchored Clara in place, breath held tight.

The air was thick with the sultry gasps and moans from the video, enveloping Clara in a blanket of heat that seemed to sear her skin. Her bewitching hazel eyes, brimming with innocent allure, could easily ensnare any onlooker.

She bit her lip, stammering, "I... I didn't mean to open it. If I'd known, I swear I wouldn't have watched. Honey, you've got to believe me."

Her voice was a soft plea, which made lan's Adam's apple bob uncontrollably. He leaned in close, his voice a husky whisper at her ear. "Darling, whatever moves you want to try, once we've had our first kid, I'm game. No need to spend money on tutorials."

"I'm not... I didn't... I told you it was an accident. Why won't you believe me?" Clara's voice carried a tinge of hurt. Her first attempt at sneaking a peek at an adult video, and she was busted by her husband — a total embarrassment if ever there was one.

Her eyes shimmered with unshed tears, a picture of vulnerability as she looked at lan.

her lips. "Okay, I believe you. No more watching, alright? Whatever you want, I can

covered his

Let's talk business. The wedding dress I ordered for you has arrived. Let's go

of, all Clara's embarrassment vanished like smoke. Eagerly nodding, she said, "Yes, but I've put on weight. What if it

her smooth cheek. "If it's not the right size, we can alter it. The wedding's not until next month. We

neck and stood

future queen of the Hayes family. The wedding is just to announce it to the

If you even think about running, I'll have to play the bad cop!"

Her eyes sparkled with an irrepressible light, much like when she first fell for him, with that same devoted gaze. She looked up at him. Her

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