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."

understandingly,

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

to go check on her. I've asked Sasha to come and stay with you." Clara looked at him anxiously. "Then you must go

sense of understanding, and his heart swelled even more. He stroked Clara's head and said in a husky voice, "Clara, I'm

We're supposed to face difficulties together. Go save your sister. I'll be fine here," she

clothes, and before getting into the car, he saw Clara waving goodbye. He couldn't resist. He rushed back to Clara, cupped her chin,

and was still thinking of him. He felt he could never repay Clara for all her goodness. They stood kissing in the yard for a long time, only stopping when Snow

Clara's reddened lips. His

car slowly left

so sorry for

also worried about Greta's situation. The Hayes family seemed to be at its weakest now. She had never imagined that the powerful Hayes Corporation could ever come to this point. It just goes to

With just a month until delivery, she thought she should check