No Strings Attached

Clara nestled into lan's arms, her sobs quiet but heart-wrenching.

The pain was excruciating and unbearable, and more than once, she'd thought about calling a doctor to get some painkillers. But every time the words were on the brink of escaping her lips, she swallowed them back down. The mere thought that medication could potentially harm their unborn child made her willing to endure any torture.

lan kissed away her tears with tender affection, whispering soothingly, "Remember when I was hurt? You'd kiss it better, and the pain would fade a bit. How about we give that a shot?"

Clara lifted her tear-stained eyes, a mix of hope and skepticism shining within them. "Really? You think that could work?"

"Let's just try it out. If it doesn't help, we'll think of something else," he reassured her, his lips tracing a warm path down her cheek as he spoke.

When he reached her soft lips, his voice dropped an octave, growing huskier.

"Clara, do you remember the first time I kissed you?"

Her mind was instantly transported back to that evening three years ago, bathed in the golden glow of the setting sun.

She remembered sitting on the lawn, watching lan play golf. The dying light of the day cast a handsome glow over his features, making him even more striking.

At that moment, she had wanted nothing more than to rush into his arms and tell him she didn't want to leave and wanted to stay

to be his girlfriend.

butterflies fluttering in her stomach had tinted her already beautiful cheeks a

offering him a towel, but before she could speak, he draped the white towel over her head and, with a strong tug, pulled her into

scent - that intense, masculine aroma - enveloped her as he leaned in closer, his deep gaze locking onto

"Clara, stay and be my girlfriend, will

his words, Clara felt as if her heart had

felt like an eternity, until her cool lips were enveloped by the warmth of his,

and inviting, his voice a seductive whisper in her ear. "Stay with

lan's shirt, her heart racing uncontrollably as she let

his tentative kisses became

flooded back, Clara seemed to

her wish from three years ago

had married the man

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He swallowed hard, then kissed Clara's lips. He said with

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