No Strings Attached

The sky was drizzling continuously, soaking lan's clothes through. Yet he seemed unfazed, standing quietly under the maple tree for a long time.

Clara spent the day with Sasha, which lifted her spirits considerably. After dinner, she made a call to Edwin. "Where is Mom's grave? I want to visit her."

Edwin paused for a few seconds, then replied, "You're pregnant now. The cemetery's vibe is not good for the baby. If you want to see Mom, come home. Her room is here. I'll come to pick you up shortly." "Okay, I'll wait for you."

Half an hour later, Clara followed Edwin to the Campbell family estate for the first time.

for her. Everything spoke volumes

I'm sorry. I've fallen in love with the son of your enemy. After knowing the truth, I thought about leaving him, but I truly love him. Now I'm carrying his child. I don't want my child to grow up in a single-parent family. Mom, can you forgive

her with a deep voice, "I think Mom would have a clear sense of right and wrong. She wouldn't blame you or lan. What she would want most is for you to find

at him through tear-soaked eyes. "Do you really mean

of you. I know your dream was to marry lan, and if possible, I wouldn't want you to ever

for days, finally broke down. She cried into Edwin's embrace. "I don't want to leave him either, but

crying. You've cried enough these past few days, and it's not good for the baby. Let's consider this matter settled. We need to differentiate lan from Leonora.

choked with sobs. "I need to