No Strings Attached novel (Clara and Ian) novel Chapter 362

Hearing this, Teo's stride faltered, a momentary hitch in his otherwise confident gait. "Do you think I'm a notorious womanizer, too?" Teo furrowed his brows, concern etching his face.

"Isn't that the truth? You and Leonora fight all the time. Isn't it usually about this very thing?"

Teo exhaled deeply, his breath laden with unspoken troubles. "The reason Leonora and I argue… it's because ever since the kidnapping incident, I haven't been with her."

"Why not? Have you found someone else?" Ian asked, his curiosity piqued.

"No, it's because I've lost my ability to perform as a man. I've seen countless doctors and undergone endless tests, and all reports come back stating I'm perfectly healthy. Yet nothing works.

“I thought maybe my interest in Leonora had waned, so I sought company elsewhere but soon realized I had no interest in any of them.

“Everyone assumes I'm out there playing the field, but the truth is I haven't touched anyone. Instead, I feel a deep repulsion. My therapist says it's a psychological issue, but years of treatment have done little. I've given up hope."

This was the first time Ian truly confronted the reality of his father's struggles. He had grown up with the belief that his parents' quarrels stemmed from his father's infidelities. It was this belief that had made his family so forgiving toward Leonora all these years. Even Grandma Rose had thought her son had mistreated Leonora.

However, the truth was far different than Ian had imagined.

Just then, Ian's phone buzzed to life. Seeing Edwin's number, he immediately hit 'answer.' "Eddie, what's the situation?" Ian asked urgently.