No Strings Attached novel (Clara and Ian) novel Chapter 416

James was still trying to wrap his head around the situation when there was a knock on the hospital room door.

Two guys in blue overalls walked in. They gave Ian a polite nod. “Mr. Hayes, we’ve brought everything over. Got all the shots of you and Mrs. Hayes from last time. Just need a signature, and we can issue your marriage license.”

Ian cast his gaze downward at the slightly surprised girl in his arms. He gave her cheek a gentle pinch and said with a smile, “I think Grandma was right. It’s high time I gave you a title. The baby’s practically on the way, so why not strike while the iron’s hot and get the folks over here. It’s just one last step now, and you’ll be all mine. Mrs. Hayes, you ready?”

Clara was still reeling from the shock of the incident with Elle. She was suddenly overcome with the prospect of getting married, and when she stared at Ian, joy and surprise mingling in her eyes.

With uncontainable glee in her voice, she asked, “Ian, there won’t be any hitches this time, right?”

Ian watched her with a tinge of heartache. “Not a chance. In a minute, you’ll be my wife in the eyes of the world, the lady of the Hayes household. Mrs. Clara, will you marry me, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to stand by my side forevermore?”

Clara’s eyes glistened with emotion. “I will.”

Ian handed her the pen and whispered in her ear, “Then sign here, Mrs. Hayes.”

Clara’s hand trembled as she signed her name. She felt as if she were in a dream. Their marriage license had been nothing short of a roller-coaster ride. Every time it came down to the wire, something went awry.

In a bid to leave nothing to chance, Clara quickly scribbled her name and handed the pen back to Ian. “I’ve signed it. Your turn.”