No Strings Attached

lan stood frozen in place, his mind reeling. Although he had suspected Leonora to be behind the dark deed, confirmation a crushing blow. Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the FɪndNovᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

A sharp pain stabbed at his heart, so intense he nearly forgot how to breathe.

"No way," he muttered under his breath. "Leonora couldn't possibly be May's killer. She can't be Heidi's birth mother. If that's true, why push me towards Heidi? Doesn't she fear the scandal of incest?"

Edwin, witnessing lan's torment, let out a heavy sigh. "I've had my doubts, too, and even wondered if you were really Leonora's son."

At those words, lan snapped, grabbing Edwin's collar in a fierce grip. "It's not impossible. I need a paternity test. If she's Heidi's mother, then she can't be mine."

pocket. "I already had the test done between you and Leonora-used three different agencies. All of them confirm you're mother

"How could this be? Is Leonora mad? Knowing Heidi and I

nothing to fear since Heidi can't have

back slamming into the sharp edge of a desk. The pain in his waist paled in comparison to the agony in his heart. His mother was willing to throw him

found nothing. His eyes darkened as

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cut through the haze. "You could smoke yoursel to death, but it won't change the facts. Leonora didn't just kill my mother. She also forced Clara to the fringes for years, repeatedly

fury. "Don't you dare tell Clara! She's still healing, still in pain. Do

have the evidence, I'll press charges against Leonora and seek justice for my mother. Once the

handle the case. I'll find a way to keep the trial under wraps. Clara's pregnant and survived a kidnapping and an assassination attempt; she can't take any more. Once she's had the baby, I'll tell her Let her decide to stay or go.