No Strings Attached novel (Clara and Ian) novel Chapter 398

Brodie didn’t hesitate for a second when he heard the proposition.

“No way! Don’t you think that’s totally out of line? You have a wife and kids, man. Going through with this would be like... like setting my mom up as the ‘other woman.’ She’s been through enough already because of that stuff. No, I’d rather she stayed the way she is now than let you swoop in and play the hero.”

Teo’s gaze was steadfast as he addressed the concerns. “Look, my marriage to Sierra has been over for ages. We’ve been living apart for over two decades. That’s more than enough grounds for a divorce. I’ve just been dragging my feet because she once saved my mom’s life.”

His eyes then shifted to Clara. “Clara, I want to divorce Sierra. I need you to help me win this case.”

Clara was clearly torn. “Teo, winning the case might not be that tough, considering Sierra has really done a number on the Hayes family’s reputation. But are you sure this is the best thing for Katherine?”

“I’ll pursue Katherine once the divorce is final. No matter what happens, as long as it helps with her recovery, that’s what matters to me. I just want her to get her memory back.”

He was convinced that somewhere in Katherine’s lost memories, there were moments they shared, and he was eager to uncover them. He wanted to know how she had figured in his past and why she remembered it all so vividly when he hadn’t the slightest recollection.

Ian pulled Clara to his side, cutting into the conversation with no room for argument. “Dad, if you want a divorce, I’ll find you another lawyer. Anders is a solid choice. Clara’s pregnant and shouldn’t be in court. Plus, Sierra has it out for her, and I’m worried she might pull something drastic if they face off.”

That reminded Teo that Sierra had always aimed to unsettle Clara with her origins. He immediately chuckled, dismissing his earlier request. “Look at me, getting forgetful in my old age. Let me get in touch with Anders. Once I’ve got my own affairs sorted, I’ll talk to Katherine. But let’s keep this under wraps for now, yeah?”

After saying that, he grabbed his phone and stepped out, already dialing as he went.