No Strings Attached

Edwin clapped Chase on the shoulder with a look of earnest concern before making his way over to lan.

With a smirk playing on his lips, he said, "No way I'm playing the lonely heart's club on my own. Gotta have someone to share the misery with me."

lan chuckled, "Just wait till he figures out what's going on. You'll probably get the beating of your life."

"It'll be you who gets it, not me. You started this whole mess. I'm just lending a brother a hand."

They bantered and laughed as they made their way into the grand foyer. Only Anders remained still, rooted to the spot.

lan glanced back at him and asked in a deep voice, "Waiting for Elle?"

Anders gave a faint nod. "Her arm's been giving her trouble. I'm worried she might not be able to take good care of Orin."

lan let out a low laugh. "She went for an ultrasound today, then to set up a medical file for the baby. Didn't she tell you?" Anders shook his head. His expression was blank. "She didn't mention it."

abandon your dignity, mate. Elle told you not to look for her and you just

that, lan turned and walked away, leaving Anders alone, whose thoughts were as disheveled

but she always found an excuse to evade him. Her coldness left him feeling powerless. He had sent gifts, which she accepted without complaint, and when he took Orin to visit the York family, she

attempt at spending some alone time with her was met with

had never felt such defeat in his life. It was as if he was all geared

demanded, "What do you mean

a mischievous grin on his face. "Ever tried seduction? Might

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jumped into his car. The engine roared to life

While waiting in line, she saw others accompanied by their husbands, yet

of love but of duty. Sometimes she felt guilty for even bringing him into the world, knowing she couldn't provide

rang out. "Ms. Elle, congratulations! The ultrasound shows you have two gestational