No Strings Attached

The SUV had barely rolled into the driveway of the villa when Snow scampered to the rear car door, her tail wagging in anticipation.

He let out soft, eager whines as he waited.

lan stepped out of the car and bent down to give Snow's neck a gentle squeeze. "Stay back from your mom for now, okay? You've got germs, and we can't risk anything with the baby on the way." Snow let out a couple of defiant barks but obediently took a few steps back.

As lan helped Clara out of the car, Snow could no longer contain his excitement.

He pranced around Clara, clearly yearning for affection.

Yet, he stayed put, not daring to come too close.

Clara gestured to him. "Come here, Snow. Don't listen to your dad. Let mommy give you a little love."

Snow heard her invitation and dashed over to Clara, circling her before settling at her feet, his whines growing louder.

Clara stroked his fur and chuckled. "Mommy's missed you too, Snow. But I can't pick you up just yet. How about a big hug after the baby's born, okay?"

Snow seemed to nod, his glossy black eyes shimmering with understanding.

careful-it's chilly out here. You

led the way, his excitement palpable as he glanced back at Clara

his usual trick of leaping up to nudge the door open, but lan stopped him. "Snow, go play downstairs. Mom and Dad

if to say

stern look from lan, and he sulked

was about to speak when suddenly,

black tie and

see your wedding

in confusion.

see. Come with

shoulders

of roses wafted toward them,

deeply. "That smells amazing. Are those

already married, with a child on the way, Clara's heart couldn't help but race at the unexpected surprise. It was like she was reliving the

her blushing lips softly and murmured, "Thank

he slowly untied the

fell upon a room adorned

bed was dressed in crimson linens, and rose petals carpeted the

happiness, and even their slippers matched and