No Strings Attached novel (Clara and Ian) novel Chapter 269

Snow barked in response, sharing in the excitement. Just as they were celebrating, Clara’s phone rang. Seeing the caller ID, she immediately pressed the answer button. “Christy.”

“Clara, there’s a charity auction tomorrow night. I’ve heard there are loads of cute knick-knacks. Wanna check it out?”

Without a second thought, Clara agreed. “Sounds great! With the holidays around the corner, I’d love to pick up some gifts.”

Christy chuckled. “You really should treat Mr. Hayes to something nice, considering how he’s been taking care of you day in and day out.”

Clara’s cheeks flushed. “Who told you that?”

“Who else but your very own Mr. Hayes? Haven’t you seen his social media updates? The usually quiet Ian has been posting non-stop since you two made up. It’s like he’s a peacock showing off his feathers, desperate to let the world know he’s in love.”

Afraid Clara wouldn’t believe her, Christy found Ian’s social pages, took a few screenshots, and sent them to her. Only then did it dawn on Clara that Ian had blocked her from seeing these posts. She hadn’t caught a single update.

[Here’s my girlfriend, the future Mrs. Hayes.]

[Working late, but still in line to grab my queen her favorite cream puff.]

[Mrs. Hayes loves this restaurant. Thinking of poaching their chef for home.]

[Another case won. What to do with such a savvy lawyer for a wife?]

[Missing her the second I boarded the plane. How will I survive the coming days?]