Two Times The Charm Novel (Clara and Emmett)

Chapter 15

“Huh? Why? Don’t tell me you don’t like mommy’s kisses anymore?”

Clara looked at her son with a puzzled expression, feeling that he had been acting a bit strange lately. Remembering his serious face when she entered the room just now, Clara chuckled and took his little hand, “Kiddo, Mommy had a greal first day at work. Let’s celebrate at Domino’s ”

“Pizza?” Aiden’s brows furrowed slightly

So yesterday was Burger King, and today is Domino’s. Does Mommy like fast food or is it this kid called Alex who likes it?

“Yep!” Clara thought her son was surprised and quickly reassured him with a smile, “Alright, I know I always kept you away from this stuff before, but after you ran away from home last time, Mommy realized what’s important. As long as you’re safe by my side, whatever you want to eat, Mommy will take you.”

“You’re the best….” Aiden said flatly, but he felt warmth in his heart. He didn’t actually like eating so much fast food, but he had always craved this kind of motherly love from Clara

son’s praise, Clara’s mood lifted even more. She took

himself at home, but when Clara helped him button up and tie his shoelaces, he cherished the feeling. Now and

at the greasy food, somewhat at

Meanwhile,

was living in the Melendez mansion

I don’t want to read. Why do you guys keep shoving books in

there looking irritated, arms crossed, and clearly unhappy. Living with the Melendez family was great, except for the studying part and the difficult knowledge he had to learn. He thought even middle schoolers would have struggled with it. Who made a kid read books about

“Aren’t these the books you and

usually love

CEO Dad at such a young age! No wonder he looked so serious