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, then

wrong. "What's happened?

police. I need to go check on her.

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 at this time. I feel I'm

and wife. We're supposed to face difficulties together. Go save your sister. I'll

Clara waving goodbye. He couldn't resist. He rushed back to Clara, cupped her chin, and kissed her

been silently supporting him since they got together. Now, she was about to give birth and was still thinking of him. He felt he could never repay Clara

reddened lips. His voice was

car slowly left the

She felt so sorry for

that the powerful Hayes Corporation could ever come to this

with Snow. With just a month