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.

not good for the baby. And be careful-it's chilly out here. You don't want to catch a cold." He guided

way, his excitement palpable as he glanced back at Clara every

perform his usual trick of leaping up to nudge the door open, but

say

look from lan, and he sulked away, head

to speak

and tied it gently

her forehead softly and whispered, "Mrs. Hayes, you've yet to see your wedding night surprise. I'm about

smiled in confusion.

and see. Come

around Clara's shoulders and slowly opened the bedroom

scent of roses wafted toward them, filling

smells amazing. Are

help but race at the unexpected surprise. It was like she was reliving the early days of their romance, with

murmured, "Thank you for marrying me, Mrs.

he slowly untied

a room adorned

in crimson linens,

the room bore the design of joy and happiness, and even their slippers matched and were embroidered with the