No Strings Attached novel (Clara and Ian) novel Chapter 360

Katherine was adorned in a light blue dress. The chandelier crashed down upon her, drenching the fabric in a harrowing shade of red. Blood trickled down the length of her body.

Brodie, witnessing the horror, dashed to her side. Panic laced his voice, a tone he had never used before, "Mom, are you okay?"

Katherine winced in pain, her eyes fluttering shut. She curved her lips in relief after catching sight of Teo unharmed, She attempted to speak but succumbed to unconsciousness.

Without hesitation, Brodie scooped up Katherine and bolted outside.

Ian, quick to react, ordered Dawson, "Lock down the area, check the surveillance. We need to know who tampered with that chandelier."

"Right away, Mr. Hayes."

He then turned to Clara, his touch on her head offering a sliver of comfort. "Don't be scared. I'll check things out. I'll have Edwin and the others handle things here."

Clara, witnessing the bloodshed, felt tears sting her eyes. "Katherine can't be hurt. Her health's always been fragile."

"Don't worry, it's just a flesh wound. I'll make sure she gets the best doctor."

After planting a tender kiss on Clara's forehead, Ian briefed Edwin and Chase, then hurried after Brodie.

Katherine arrived at the hospital and was whisked into surgery. Brodie, usually the epitome of calm, paced the corridor with a fiery gleam in his eyes.

What kind of feeling did his mother hold for Teo to risk her life with no memory of him? She had faced such betrayal and peril during her pregnancy over twenty years ago. She had narrowly escaped death by fire, and it left her mentally scattered.