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

so discreet, lowered the

that Mr. Hayes' son was in the picture, maybe it was time to

a red light stop, he shot a

when should we make

Elsewhere.

just left the set when she was met with the excited shrieks of

gosh, Sasha, your boyfriend's here to pick

gaze followed the direction they were

of this 'dog of a man' who just couldn't kick his acting habit. Had he forgotten that he was just playing the role of

guys go ahead. See you

lock him down before someone else does,

take him off her hands, she

friends goodbye, she made her way

something. If you don't consider promoting me from

fake smile. "Don't worry, that day will

car, pulled out a bag,

single sweet word? After all, I stood in line to snag this