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.”

a kid. If something’s up, he might not say anything. As a father, you gotta keep

he does with me.” Emmett shot a glance at Clara’s door, “You

putting up a front. Not saying she’s bad

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

hearing you

a

it was their first mother–son

so sweet that a just–awake Clara didn’t want to

on the door, saying Aiden had a

Mr Melendez,

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

it’s fate?” Clara gave an awkward

however, read between the lines.

seem… well cut out

about being cut out or not, she was

making you the real one…”

“Anyway, I’ll go help Aiden freshen up and get changed, then I’ll

she bolted out of the

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