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."

that unfolded in the

front, Dawson, ever so discreet, lowered the

was in the picture, maybe it

a red light stop, he shot a text to his

when should we make it

Elsewhere.

the set when she was met with the excited shrieks of her

pick you up again! How can he be so

gaze followed the direction they were pointing,

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

a smile. "You guys go

better lock him down before someone else does, or you'll be

only someone would take him off her hands,

goodbye, she made her

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

fake smile. "Don't worry, that day

reached into the car, pulled out

After all, I stood in