Two Times The Charm Novel (Clara and Emmett)

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.”

with her? Be careful, you know. Aiden’s just a kid. If something’s up,

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

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

everything. Aiden’s doing great here. Sure Clara’s his stepmom, but

I feel better hearing you say

a

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

a just–awake Clara didn’t want to open

had a horse riding

Mr Melendez, I overslept!”

worries, you two seem to be getting along well.” Emmett raised an eyebrow, “Aiden seems to be quite taken with you.”

gave an

however, read between

out

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

making you

Clara quickly cut him off, “Anyway, I’ll go help Aiden freshen up and

she bolted out of the room.