No Strings Attached novel (Clara and Ian) novel Chapter 256

Clara felt a searing heat on her back. Ian's hot and moist lips kissed her skin, each touch igniting a small flame. She closed her eyes in a bitter wistfulness, then pushed Ian away. "Ian, for heaven's sake, it's broad daylight. What's gotten into you?"

Ian looked at her with a pained expression. "You adore kids so much, and due to my carelessness, we lost ours. I just want to make up for that loss."

Clara felt a twinge in her throat and managed a strained smile. "Ian, what if I..." she began, but her words trailed off as her phone rang at the most inopportune moment.

Seeing it was Anders' number, she quickly answered. Orin's young voice came through. "Aunt Clara, I miss you so much."

Clara immediately put aside all her emotions and responded with a smile, "I miss you too, Orin. Who are you with?"

"With mom and dad. Dad's making us breakfast."

Hearing this, Clara's lips curved into a relieved smile. It seemed Anders had moved on, fully dedicating himself to his family. Just as she was about to speak again, a woman's voice came from the phone.

"Ms. Clara, this is Elle. We should meet."