Chapter 55

Emmett showed up at Clara’s place, his presence in the tiny room seeming to shrink the space even more.

“When are you moving to my place?”

In a few days, I guess!”

“Tomorrow”

Clara frowned, “I need some time to pack! I still have time on my lease here and I’ve already paid the rent!”

Emmett plopped down on the sofa, picking up a finance book from the coffee table, “You into this stuff?”

Tm not really into it, I’m just trying to learn something I mean, how else am I supposed to be a good secretary if I don’t know anything?”

Emmett smirked and responded, “If you’re interested in finance, I could teach you myself” Clara quickly declined, “No, not I can manage on my own! I wouldn’t want to waste your time! Emmett insisted, “You’re my wife, I should be doing this.”

He suddenly got up and headed for the bathroom, and Clara hurriedly followed. She felt anxious, fearing he might find traces of Alex that she hadn’t yet managed to erase.

After all, Emmett’s visit was out of the blue! She was totally unprepared! Trying to change the subject, Emmett asked, “Do you live here alone?“,

Clara nodded and replied, “Yeah!” Emmett continued, “Don’t you have a son?”

saddened as she responded, “He was

her mention her ex, Emmett frowned and said, “We should bring your son back at

Clara could only nod

was proving to be a real

felt like a scene

place, satisfied that Clara was indeed living alone, he relaxed, Tll have Ricardo

be closer to her son, she nodded.

have to be extra careful when

her shopping bag onto

look

afraid her lie would be exposed! As for whether

plates over, Emmett frowned, “What is this?”

it a try!

didn’t move his fork,

really good!” Clara quickly tasted

second… she almost

to this bolognese?! It was tasteless!

looked at her, “What’s wrong?”

got too excited tasting such delicious

picked up his fork and had a

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