No Strings Attached

Dawson nodded, "Alright, I'm on it now."

Chase warned, "This could be trivial or serious because it involves national secrets. It's easy for you to be falsely accused. Are you sure you can save her?"

"I might not, but I can't just leave her in trouble."

"But if you go, what about Clara? She's due any day now. You're not planning to leave her to give birth alone, are you?"

Hearing this, lan pinched the bridge of his nose. "I'll be quick and won't delay. Ask Sasha to come over and keep her company."

lan hurried back home to find Clara walking in the yard with Snow. He saw her solitary figure, and a lump formed in his throat.

He had no idea what was happening with Greta nor how many days his trip would take. What if something happened to Clara while he was away? The thought made him clench his fist tightly. Snow saw lan's car, barked, and ran toward him. Ian bent down to pet Snow's neck, saying in a deep voice, "Take good care of Mom. I have to go on a business trip for a few days."

times understandingly,

his sudden return and sensed something was wrong. "What's happened? Is there a

police. I need to go check on her.

sense of understanding, and his heart swelled even more. He stroked Clara's head and said in a husky voice, "Clara, I'm sorry I can't be here for you and the baby

to face difficulties together. Go save your sister. I'll be

Clara waving goodbye.

still thinking of him. He felt he could never repay Clara for all her goodness. They stood kissing in

reddened lips. His voice was

slowly left

She felt so sorry for lan for bearing so much

Greta's situation. The Hayes family seemed to be at its weakest now. She had never imagined that the

a month until delivery, she thought she should check