No Strings Attached

lan bent down and planted a kiss on Clara's belly. "You're behaving now. I'm taking your mom out for breakfast."

He escorted Clara to the bathroom, providing her with full assistance. Even brushing her teeth was something he insisted on doing himself.

Clara always felt a bit uneasy, but she didn't say anything more.

The couple made their way downstairs, where Casey had already prepared breakfast. Ian settled Clara into a chair before heading into the kitchen to help.

Casey quietly closed the kitchen door and pulled out a card from his pocket, handing it to lan with a smile. "I've sold the company. Here's a bit of cash, a little over 20 billion. It's of no use to me, so I thought I might as well invest it in your project. That way, I can earn some dividends. What do you think?"

Casey's intentions immediately. He knew that lan's company was facing difficulties and wanted to inject funds

pocket. "I don't need it for now. If such a small difficulty could ruin the Hayes family, then

won't do. Taking money without investing doesn't sit right with me. Take it. Clara's share was given to her as a wedding gift, and this is what I've saved for retirement. But look at me. I'm still strong.

longer and had to accept the card. Then, he

the ward, they saw Heidi sitting in a wheelchair

months of recovery, Heidi could now speak a few words. Her upper body had largely recovered, but it seemed

tenderly supported by lan. It made her eyes nearly bulge out of her sockets. She croaked out in a raspy, ominous

seconds, then smiled lightly. "It seems you're recovering

her mouth opening several times before she could make a sound, "Are

was gentle. "I'm not the person who caused your current state. You did this to yourself. You should ask yourself if you're