Chapter 71

After handling his work, Emmett found out Clara and Aiden were nowhere to be found.

He scoured the kitchen, living room, and dining room but still, no sign of them.

Just as he was about to hit up Clara on her cell, it dawned on him that it was midday and they could be snoozing. So, he headed towards Clara’s room.

He gingerly pushed open the door to find Clara and Aiden fast asleep.

A small smile crept onto Emmett’s face. He didn’t expect Clara to hit it off with Aiden so quickly.

He had thought that if he ever tied the knot, Aiden would be against it since they were both cut from the same cloth – not the easiest people to get along

with

Sneaking out of the room, he was just about to step out when Sophia called.

“Emmett, it’s nap time for Aiden!”

“Yeah, Clara’s already put him to bed.”

Be careful, you know. Aiden’s just a kid. If something’s up, he might not say anything. As a father, you gotta keep an eye out.”

seem to get along better than he does with me.” Emmett shot a glance at Clara’s door, “You can stop worrying. Once

be careful. Clara might just be putting up a front. Not saying she’s bad or anything,

agreed to let Aiden stay here. So, stop second–guessing everything. Aiden’s doing

hearing you say

had a sound

snug as a bug in her arms, it was

that a just–awake Clara didn’t want to open her eyes!

on the door, saying Aiden had a horse riding lesson, that she finally

Mr Melendez, I overslept!”

getting along well.” Emmett raised an eyebrow, “Aiden seems to be quite taken

it’s fate?” Clara gave an awkward chuckle.

read between

out to be

cut out or not, she was Aiden’s mother, alright?

consider… making you the

enough for you!” Clara quickly cut him off, “Anyway, I’ll go help Aiden freshen up and get changed, then I’ll drop him off at his horse

bolted out

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