Two Times The Charm Novel (Clara and Emmett)

Chapter 107

Emmett scowled. “Let’s let this one slide, but there better not be a next time! I don’t want my girl pleading for other guys”

Clara quickly nodded, “Elio and I are just friends, so I promise I won’t plead for any other guys”

Emmelt studied her face, then suddenly got up and walked toward her

Startled, Clara took a few steps back, “Wha- what’s going on?”

“Since I agreed to let Elio off the hook, you should also do something for me in return, right?”

“Mr. Melendez, I don’t get what you’re saying

“Mr. Melendez?”

“…Emmett.”

Suddenly, Emmett backed her into a corner, his lips almost touching her cheek.

“We’ve been married for a while now, maybe we should do what married couples are supposed to do?”

Clara’s heart was racing, almost leaping out of her throat.

“Aren’t we… a marriage of convenience?”

dare to pretend

suddenly felt

to take things further

pushed

no way anything can happen between us.

husband, not your

years

she didn’t want to remember

I… I can’t

grabbed her arm.

because of

blinked and

soon as Emmett

idea of Clara being intimate with other men made

It wasn’t her fault, and he had no right to be angry.

can’t provide it!” Clara said boldly. “I understand you have

woman, you won’t be

“Why would I be mad? I wouldn’t be mad

Emmett immediately, not wanting

then Emmett’s

*Clara“”

made Clara shudder and her ears rang