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

thing?” Emmett closed in on her, “Are you trying to draw

Melendez, you… don’t get too close! It makes me uncomfortable.” Clara, cornered,

her chin, forcing her

really clueless, or just pretending to be? Why do I get the

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

“Is that so?”

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

“You can go, I’ll

of strangers! And I don’t know how to introduce you! We are going to his biological father’s place, it’s really not appropriate to bring

scared to face me?” Emmett narrowed his eyes,

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

not stopping

with me! I’m sorry, Mr Melendez.”

giving up on

of silence, Emmett said, “You can only be away for five

as possible. As soon as my son’s condition