Chapter 43

Clara felt overwhelmed and unsure of how to respond She was taken aback by Emmett’s words and the mention of Taylor

“So. Taylor Alwood showed up outside Melendez’s company today, and you were with him, causing you to be late, right? Ernmett questioned. Taylor? Clara’s mind raced with a multitude of excuses, but they seemed futile now. So. Emmett was upset because of Taylor, not Alex?

“I didn’t see Taylor” Clara denied

Emmett’s expression turned cold, his voice stern. “You know better. Just remember, you’re with Melendez now. Once we officially register our marriage, you’ll be a married woman. We may not be a real couple, but your actions reflect on Melendez Don’t underestimate the consequences. Especially when it comes to Taylor, you cannot meet

him

Clara hesitated for a moment and then nodded, “I understand.”

“Prepare the car,” Emmett commanded.

“Where are we going?”

“To register our marriage!”

“Ok

turned around and left the office

freaked her

thought Emmett was forcing her

knows that family. He might have even met

that son, Clara

years, to avoid suspicion and not to lose Alex, she dared not blatantly look

afraid that the child would hate her.

she was afraid to meet that child. He might

class, Aiden was trying to contact Alex on his phone.

what happened on his end but he couldn’t be reached! His

are you doing?” The teacher noticed Aiden’s unusual behavior. He rarely was so engrossed in his

for a

Do you need my

for a moment and said, “Teacher, can I take the afternoon off? Don’t tell my dad or

teacher was stunned, she couldn’t take that

your special status, if you go missing… the teacher

important things to handle.”

“But…”

Aiden said, ‘Don’t worry, teacher. I’ll go

“Okay!”

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