No Strings Attached

Recalling these memories, lan felt a surge of warmth in his chest. He and Clara were childhood sweethearts, and even though they had been separated, fate's gears had turned and brought them back

together.

He had become her husband, as promised. They even had a child.

lan's kisses deepened as the floodgates of memory opened. Suddenly, Edwin's voice came from outside the door, making him slowly let go of Clara.

He gently caressed the slightly reddened corners of Clara's eyes and whispered in a husky voice, "I'll make love to you properly when we get home tonight." His words made Clara's already flushed cheeks burn even hotter.

Just then, Edwin walked in, and he couldn't help but give lan a stern look. "She's pregnant. Can't you restrain yourself a bit?"

lan, wrapping his arm around Clara's shoulder, walked out while saying, "A little intimacy between couples is supposed to be good for the baby's emotional intelligence. You wouldn't understand, forever single.' Edwin, annoyed, kicked at him. "Scram! No dinner for you tonight."

The three of them laughed and joked as they went downstairs.

At that moment, Teo called. "lan, you guessed it right. Not only does Brodie disagree with Katherine moving into the old mansion, but her brother is also against it."

lan's eyes darkened. "What brother? Katherine has other relatives?"This content © Nôv/elDr(a)m/a.Org.

"Bruce's adopted son, who is disabled and has always treated Brodie as his own son. This guy was also my college mate and a rival in love."

lan tensed up at the mention of a disability. His mind immediately went to his enemy, Zachary. He quickly asked, "Where are you now?" "On my way home."

"I'll send you a photo later. See if this person looks like Brodie's uncle."

Teo immediately got the hint. "You suspect he's related to Zachary?"

lan was straightforward. "I have to

be suspicious of anyone close to Katherine. This photo is an Al-generated image based on Zachary's childhood pictures.. might not be exact, but the bone

structure doesn't change." Content.

He opened his gallery and sent that image to Teo. Soon, Teo replied, "I can't see any resemblance between these two. Maybe you can compare it with the college photos in my album yourself."

"Alright, I'll make a trip to the old mansion later."

Meanwhile.

After seeing Teo leave, Katherine entered the house. Her expression was somewhat gloomy as she spoke to Connor. "Going to the Hayes family mansion might help me regain my memories. Why won't you le me go?"

Connor watched her gently. "The

Hayes family is fraught with danger now. lan can barely protect himself, let alone ensure your safety. You've been nesiac for so many y

It's not something that can be recovered in a day or two. Besides, your relationship with Teo is not officially recognized. Moving in like this, what would people think of you, of Brodie? Do you want them to point at his back and call him a bastard?"

Katherine was unconvinced. "I believe Brodie is not a bastard. My relationship with Teo is definitely not as simple as people imagine. Now that Leonora refuses to admit she framed me, only by regaining may memory can I convict her. Maybe I'll even find out who the real villain behind her is. As long as that person is at large, lan and Clara will never have peace."