Two Times The Charm Novel (Clara and Emmett)

Chapter 36

“What’s the problem with that?” Emmett raised an eyebrow

“No, no problem at all! Clara hastily shook her head “Im just a bit taken aback, that’s all!”

After all, the Melendez clan is quite the bigwig She had assumed they would throw a massive wedding bash! That was one of her worries- she didn’t want anyone to recognize Alex at the wedding!

She didn’t expect them to skip the wedding altogether.

“Tll tell my folks that we’re too swamped at work to plan a wedding”

“I’ll go with whatever Mr. Melendez says!”

Emmett looked up at Clara.

For a secretary, she’s rarely this cooperative!

He hoped having a contract bride would get him off his dad’s endless nagging

pretty fed up

out his phone to check it. There were missed

a call, Aiden would definitely reprimand him! With Aiden’s stern face in mind, Alex quickly put away his phone.

My phone is broken” he said as he was interrupted by the sudden ringing of his phone. It seemed

hesitated for a moment but eventually answered.

I

And I was afraid of getting caught by Mom, so I didn’t go

you forget everything? All our preparations would have been

my mind. I don’t want to share mom

Alden asked, “Why?”

I don’t? If both dad and mom like you, wouldn’t I

along with our plan anymore!” Alex laughed, “But

want us to live together as

“I don’t!”

you like that. They would be more concerned about you! Because I do well, they don’t need to spend too much time on me. If you’re not doing well, they would pay

attention means disciplining me! I don’t want that kind of attention.” Alex hung his head, a bit down, “I’m not as smart as you. They will be more and more disappointed in me