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.

room her mom had prepared for her. Everything spoke volumes of her mom's love for her. When she entered her mom's room and saw her photo, she softly

than ten seconds to speak again. "Mom, 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 me for staying with lan? It was his mom who did those things, not him. He has been trying to uncover the truth all along. He never covered for Leonora.

have a clear sense of right and wrong. She wouldn't blame you or lan. What she would want most is for you

at him through tear-soaked

but didn't tell either of you. I know your dream was to marry lan, and if possible, I wouldn't want you to ever know about it. Clara, lan

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

gently patted her back, consoling her, "Listen, no more 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.

with sobs. "I need