No Strings Attached novel (Clara and Ian) novel Chapter 469

Ian's face was a ghostly shade of pale as he looked at her. "Don't let her die. We need to get some answers out of her."

"I know," came the steady reply. "You take care of Clara. I'll handle everything at home."

After everyone had seen Clara, they all left, leaving only Casey, who clung to his daughter's hand, unwilling to let go. Tears welled up in his eyes as he gazed upon Clara's ghastly pale face. Heiman's words echoed in his mind.

They hadn’t completed their wedding vows today. Did that mean more dangers would lurk in their future?

Ever since Clara's birth, danger had been a relentless shadow. Why did fate have to be so cruel to such a wonderful child?

Memories of Clara's past hardships made Casey's tears fall onto the back of her hand.

Ian walked in just in time to witness the scene. He approached with measured steps and softly called out, "Casey."

Casey quickly wiped away his tears, his voice hoarse. "Ian, there's something your dad and I have kept from you."

"What is it?" Ian asked, his voice tinged with anxiety.

"We sought out Heiman on the mountain. He suggested the date and said that if you completed the wedding on that day, all would be well henceforth. Otherwise, you'd face endless troubles. Ian, Clara has suffered enough. I can't bear to see her in danger again."

Ian felt a sinking feeling in his chest but quickly reassured, "Dad, we started the ceremony at the time Heiman specified. And in the end, I did slip the ring onto her finger, holding her hand. Technically, our wedding is complete. There shouldn't be any more dangers."