No Strings Attached

Clara chuckled, "Come on, Roger's got a wife and kids. He's hardly the perennial bachelor."

"Yeah, but the guy doesn't have a son, does he? The Hicks lineage is hanging by a thread. What's the use of marrying early if you don't secure an heir? Look at me-hit the jackpot on the first try with a little successor. Honey, you've got to admit that I'm pretty impressive, right?"

She couldn't help but smile at lan's swagger, feeling that in moments like these, she saw the real him.

lan was a man of flesh and blood, full of highs and lows, and

not the man who used to bury every emotion deep down inside.

She patted his head affectionately and played along, "Oh, very impressive. I think you deserves a kiss."

Then, she leaned in close, planting a quick peck on his cheek.

Just as she was about to pull away, lan's arms snaked around her waist, holding her tight.

His voice, low and husky, tickled her ear.

"Thanks for reminding me. I haven't properly thanked the mother of my child. Thank you, my love."

passionate kiss that unfolded in the

front, Dawson, ever so

was in the picture, maybe it was time

red light stop, he shot a text

we make

Elsewhere.

the set when she was met

gosh, Sasha, your boyfriend's here to pick you

gaze followed the direction they were pointing, locking eyes with

'dog of a man' who just couldn't kick

guys

when you've got a catch that hot and caring, you better lock him down before someone else does, or you'll be crying over spilled

someone would take him off her

friends goodbye, she made her way

onto something. If you don't consider promoting me from pretend boyfriend to

him a fake smile. "Don't worry, that day will never

car, pulled out a bag, and

you muster up a single sweet word? After all, I stood in