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.”

keep bringing up the marriage

in

too close! It makes me uncomfortable.” Clara,

chin, forcing her to look at

Why do I get the feeling that you’re playing

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

“Is that so?”

I don’t have time for that! I just want to see my

“You can go, I’ll go with you.”

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

his eyes, “I

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

stopping

with me! I’m sorry, Mr

deep breath, giving up

few minutes of silence, Emmett said, “You can only be away for five days at most, otherwise there’s

as soon as possible. As soon

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