No Strings Attached novel (Clara and Ian) novel Chapter 255

Della wriggled her tiny arms and legs with unbridled excitement upon seeing Clara.

Christy chuckled, "Look at how much she adores you. She doesn't even get this worked up when she sees her daddy."

Roger, feeling a pang of jealousy, retorted, "Who says? My little girl loves me the most. She proves it every day, wetting and soiling my clothes."

Their laughter and banter filled the hallway as they entered Ian's hospital room. They found him alone, sitting on the balcony, enjoying a cigarette.

Clara marched up to him, snatched the cigarette from his fingers, and stubbed it out in an ashtray. She flung the window open to air out the room, her face set in a stern expression. "Doctor's orders are there for a reason, Ian. If you keep this up and your wound doesn't heal, don't expect me to fuss over you."

Roger couldn't help but feel vindicated. "Exactly, let's not baby him. Some people just don't deserve the attention. No wonder he's still a bachelor, while I, on the other hand, am the model husband, always listening to my wife and never doing what she dislikes, right, honey?"

Christy shot him a glare. "We're here to visit the sick, not to settle scores."

"Oh, right, thanks for the reminder, babe. Almost forgot, this rascal nearly bit the dust. Tough as nails, though. We'll have to grab a beer sometime to calm the nerves."

Ian scoffed coldly, "Not picking up wilted lilies at the funeral home anymore? Moved on to drinking, have we? Seems like Christy's been quite generous with your allowance."

At this, Christy turned to Roger. "What's this about picking up wilted lilies? When have I ever not given you money?"

With an awkward smile, Roger explained, "Well, I was thinking of buying them, but Chase said, why waste money on fresh flowers that cost a fortune? Better to save it for a drink, and a few lilies will do the trick."

"Roger! That's it. You're getting a budget cut this month!"