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 these

his phone to check it. There were missed calls from Aiden. He thought about replying but

would definitely reprimand him! With Aiden’s stern face in mind, Alex quickly put

anything, I didn’t see anything My phone is broken” he said as he was interrupted by the sudden ringing of his phone. It seemed like the

for a moment

finally answered the phone! I

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

forget everything? All our preparations

I don’t want to share

Alden asked, “Why?”

want a mom all to myself! What if she likes you better because you do better in school and I don’t? If both dad and mom like you, wouldn’t I become the kid nobody likes?” Aiden helplessly said, “Where are these thoughts coming

with our plan anymore!” Alex laughed, “But you’re still my

to live together as a

“I don’t!”

him, “Mom and dad won’t treat 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,

their attention means disciplining me! I don’t want that kind of attention.” Alex hung his head, a bit down, “I’m not as