Two Times The Charm Novel (Clara and Emmett)

Chapter 76

Clara walked into the room, feeling a bit lost, not knowing how to break the ice.

But she spilt the beans to Emmett anyway.

… I need to take some time off.

Time off?” Emmett raised an eyebrow. “What’s up? Is it something to do with Aiden?”

“No, no! My son got a bit banged up. I’ve got to sort it out!”

Emmett looked at her, eyed her for a while, then offered. Want me to tag along?”

“No need, no need! It might get a bit awkward if you drop in..”

I’m bound to meet your son sooner or later, as his stepdad, maybe the sooner the better for him to accept me”

Clara was taken aback, “Aren’t we just a couple in name? I don’t think meeting is necessary! He’s still a kid, he won’t understand all this stuff! When he finds out the truth, he might have a hard time dealing with it.”

up the marriage in

the marriage in–name thing?” Emmett closed in

too close! It makes

Emmett just lifted her chin, forcing her to look at

be? Why do I

get it! I just want to take a leave to see my son! Don’t worry, I’ll be back. But my son is hurt, pretty badly. I have to

“Is that so?”

pull a stunt like this? I don’t have time for that!

can go, I’ll

We are going to his biological father’s place, it’s really not appropriate to bring you along! I’ll only be gone

narrowed his eyes, “I get the

I possibly have something to hide from you? Even though we’re contractually married, I did marry you, but… I still need my own space! I

not stopping

take you with me! I’m sorry, Mr

breath, giving up

only be away for five days at most, otherwise there’s no one to handle the

back as soon as possible. As soon as