No Strings Attached

Clara chuckled, her nose twitching as she tried to sniff out the truth. "Really? My hubby's kisses are sweet as pie, not a hint of funk. Besides, the smooch we shared when we parted ways yesterday should've worn off by now."

Sasha stomped her foot in mock frustration. "Ugh, lan, you bastard! Give me back my innocent, sweet Clara. You've totally corrupted her!"

The two friends were causing a ruckus in the room when Clara's phone began to ring. She saw lan's number and quickly answered. Her voice was teasing as she spoke, "Honey, someone's talking smack about you behind your back." Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ FɪndNøvel.ɴᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

lan's lips curled into a smile at the sight of Clara's beaming face. "So chipper? Hanging out with Sasha?"

widened in surprise. "How did you

dare bad-mouth me

her voice laced with irritation as she addressed lan on the video call. "lan, give me back my little Clara. She's totally led

an eyebrow, unfazed. "It's a case of 'like husband, like wife.' Haven't you heard of that? Oh, I forgot, you've never even been in love, so obviously, you wouldn't understand the happiness involved." At his words, Sasha clenched her teeth in anger. "Ian, do you realize I'm Clara's maid of honor? Better watch out tomorrow when you come

season's latest jewelry, something Sasha had long coveted but never splurged on. "This set's

hefty gift for me, or else you won't be crossing the threshold. You'll have to plead with me to marry your bride." Clara pouted at her friend. "Don't you dare make it tough for him. Otherwise, our future son won't

to brainstorm some challenges with Elle downstairs." lan

you. My brother and cousins have been plotting how to give you a hard time all day. All fourteen of them. You'll see what's waiting for you." lan chuckled with a knowing look. "Don't worry, darling. Your hubby's got the stamina to spare. No matter how they try to wear me down, I'll still