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, he might not say anything. As

glance at Clara’s door, “You can stop worrying. Once Alden

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

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

I feel better hearing you

a sound sleep.

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

a just–awake

Emmett knocked on the door, saying Aiden had a horse riding lesson, that she finally got up.

Melendez,

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

gave

between the lines.

you seem… well cut out

or not, she was Aiden’s mother,

consider… making you the real one…”

him off, “Anyway, I’ll go help

that, she bolted out