No Strings Attached novel (Clara and Ian) novel Chapter 490

No matter how Clara felt about it, she was entitled to the truth.

After all, May was her mother, the lone source of maternal love in her life.

Ian had never intended to keep her in the dark.

Clara watched the worry lines deepen on Ian's forehead, and her heart ached for him.

She reached out with her delicate hand and softly smoothed away his frown.

"Has there been more trouble at the office? You always seem so preoccupied lately," she asked gently.

Ian looked down at her, taking in her cherubic face and the concern in her eyes for him.

A sharp pang hit his heart, and his embrace tightened around her.

"Just recently, confidential files were stolen from the company. The launch of our new product took a big hit, and our microchip orders, both domestic and international, have dropped significantly. But all that doesn't matter. What's most important to me now is keeping you and the baby safe from harm," he confessed.

Clara understood immediately.

Ian's concerns for her safety made him reluctant to travel on business, and he seldom stayed late at the office.

So, much of the business was being handled by Dawson, who surely couldn't match Ian's vigor.

Clara was too afraid to step outside while pregnant, while Ian was also being cautious in the business world for her sake. This was all because they were cursed by this malicious force.

Clara made a silent vow.

As soon as she had the baby, she would rally, help Ian, and root out the person behind all this.

Elsewhere...

When Sasha awoke, her entire body was sore, and her head felt like it was splitting in two.

Staring at the ceiling light, the events of the previous night replayed in her mind.

She had gone to the Ferris wheel restaurant alone, had dinner by herself, and drank alone.

And then, Chase brought her home.

They had slept together!

At the recollection, Sasha bolted upright in bed, fury coursing through her as she tossed a pillow to the floor.