No Strings Attached

He couldn't help but ball his fists. Stepping forward, he wrapped his arms around Clara and chuckled, "Clara's got a bun in the oven. It's not wise for her to hug everyone here. Who knows what germs you folks might be carrying?"

The uncles of the York family raised their fists in mock threat, aiming playfully at lan.

"Listen to this cheeky lad! If it weren't for the fact that you and Clara just tied the knot, we'd knock you flat today."

"Getting hitched is one thing, but you haven't thrown a proper wedding bash yet. We could still put the kibosh on this union if we wanted to."

"Yeah, and let's be honest here, with Clara's standing, she could snag a diplomat's son or some high-flying billionaire without batting an eye."

everyone bantered back and forth, lan seemed utterly

can do, folks. Clara and I were promised to each other when we were just tots. That's Aunt May's dying wish, and you wouldn't want to ruffle her

speechless, all eyes

You lot teamed up wouldn't stand a chance. Enough yappin' now. Marian is pacing holes in the carpet, waiting at home.

to the car. The brothers grumbled in the background, "Oh, so we can't touch her, but you can just waltz

of top-tier black Rolls-Royces pulling up at the airport turned heads and drew envious glances. "Wow,

the front for James York's ride? Could the York family be

found their long-lost granddaughter. There's a big family reunion party

Surrounded by all those loving uncles and

York family estate, Clara was taken aback by the sight before her. She'd heard tales of the York family's estate rivaling the grandeur of classical gardens, and indeed, it lived up to its reputation. The delicate pavilions and towers, the serene rockeries and ponds-each corner