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 of her mom's love for her. When she entered her mom's room and saw her

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 me for staying with lan? It was his mom who did those things, not him. He has been trying to uncover the truth all

onto May's photo frame. Edwin hugged her tightly, consoling her with a deep voice, "I think Mom would have a clear sense of right and

him through tear-soaked eyes. "Do you

marry lan, and if possible, I wouldn't want you to ever know about it. Clara,

days, finally broke down. She cried into Edwin's embrace. "I don't want to leave him either, but I'm afraid Mom would blame me. One is my mom, and the other is my

good for the baby. Let's consider this matter settled. We need to differentiate lan from Leonora. He's a

choked with sobs. "I need to go