No Strings Attached

Casey watched his retreating figure and watched Clara with a heart full of sympathy. "Clara, I know you're in pain right now, but isn't lan suffering as well? Maybe taking some time apart is the best choice for both of you."

Clara's tears, which she had been holding back, started streaming down her cheeks. "Dad, why is it that we still have to face this storm after all we've been through? Could it really be, as Heiman said, that without completing our wedding, we'll continue to face trials?"

Casey wrapped her in his arms to comfort her. "Hardships will always pass. It's just that this difficulty is a bit too much. Even someone as capable as lan, coming up against several of Europe's wealthiest families, finds himself stretched too thin."

Clara looked up at him. "Dad, if we all leave him, won't he be even more distressed? How will he save Katherine, and how will he save his grandpa?"

She couldn't bear to imagine how much pain lan would feel if they parted ways. He wouldn't be able to see his wife or his child. Ian had always been looking forward to the birth of that little life.

Casey sighed helplessly. "Clara, don't think about these things anymore. You're going to give birth in a month, so you need to keep your spirits high, alright? I made your favorite mini lasagna. Let's see if it's as delicious as what Katherine makes."

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chair while Roger and Chase sat on the sofa.

already implicated the Yorks

help you, so why can't we? Are

some use. We can't just watch you get knocked down. We've never done that since we were kids."

cold gaze

don't you understand?

your families. Connor wants to eliminate all the powers around me, ensuring I can't make I

grasp, and I can't confront him directly. We

you? You might not let us get involved, but what about the Yorks and the Campbells? They are Clara's family. You're not planning to divorce Clara to keep them out

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