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."

win your wife back, you've got to abandon your dignity, mate. Elle told you not to look for her and you just obeyed? Keep this up and your son will be calling some other dude

turned and walked away, leaving Anders alone,

Elle, but she always found an excuse to evade him. Her coldness left him feeling powerless. He had

at spending some alone time with her was

defeat in his life. It was as if he was all geared up with nowhere

do you mean by 'abandon

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

but curse under his breath,

make things right. This sparked a new curiosity about lan's approach. Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the FɪndNovᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in

his car. The engine roared to life as he sped off

doctor glide the ultrasound device over her belly. While waiting in line, she saw others accompanied by their husbands, yet she was there with

of love but of duty. Sometimes she

surprise rang out. "Ms. Elle, congratulations! The ultrasound shows