No Strings Attached novel (Clara and Ian) novel Chapter 483

Clara chuckled, "Come on, Roger's got a wife and kids. He's hardly the perennial bachelor."

"Yeah, but the guy doesn't have a son, does he? The Hicks lineage is hanging by a thread. What's the use of marrying early if you don't secure an heir? Look at me—hit the jackpot on the first try with a little successor. Honey, you've got to admit that I'm pretty impressive, right?"

She couldn't help but smile at Ian's swagger, feeling that in moments like these, she saw the real him.

Ian was a man of flesh and blood, full of highs and lows, and

not the man who used to bury every emotion deep down inside.

She patted his head affectionately and played along, "Oh, very impressive. I think you deserves a kiss."

Then, she leaned in close, planting a quick peck on his cheek.

Just as she was about to pull away, Ian's arms snaked around her waist, holding her tight.

His voice, low and husky, tickled her ear.

"Thanks for reminding me. I haven't properly thanked the mother of my child. Thank you, my love."

His words prefaced a passionate kiss that unfolded in the backseat of the car.

Up front, Dawson, ever so discreet, lowered the privacy screen.

He couldn't help but smirk; now that Mr. Hayes' son was in the picture, maybe it was time to start planning his own wedding.

At a red light stop, he shot a text to his girlfriend.

[Babe, when should we make it official?]

Elsewhere.

Sasha had just left the set when she was met with the excited shrieks of her colleagues.

"Oh my gosh, Sasha, your boyfriend's here to pick you up again! How can he be so dreamy?"