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

Emmett shot a glance at Clara’s door, “You can stop worrying. Once Alden wakes up, I’ll set up

Clara might just be putting up a front. Not saying she’s bad or anything, but I don’t want my grandson to be the test subject

everything. Aiden’s doing great here. Sure Clara’s

feel better hearing you

had a sound sleep.

bug in her arms, it was their first mother–son sleepover, their

sweet that a just–awake Clara didn’t want

had a horse riding lesson, that she finally got

Melendez, I

you two seem to be getting along well.” Emmett raised an eyebrow, “Aiden

fate?” Clara gave an awkward chuckle.

between the

well cut out

out or not, she

consider… making you the

I, I don’t think I’m good enough for you!” Clara quickly cut him off, “Anyway, I’ll go help Aiden freshen up and get changed, then I’ll drop

that, she bolted out of

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