Two Times The Charm Novel (Clara and Emmett)

Chapter 125

Emmett reached out, wanting to touch Alex’s hair, but Alex instinctively tried to dodge.

Luckily, Elio quickly reacted, picking up Alex and plopping him into Emmett’s arms, then squinting his eyes and giving a wry smile “Mr. Melendez, you just met your kid, it’s bonding time, and I’m just a third wheel here, blocking your bonding time! Now that I’ve handed the kid over to you, I’ll make myself scarcel If there’s anything else, give me a ring”

Emmett held Alex in his arms, the soft little body stirring his emotions unfamiliarly

But on the outside, he kept his cool, nodding. ‘Mmm, I’ll have Clara come over later, and then we’ll head back home as a family! I want to thank the Milburn family for their hospitality, the Melendez family won’t forget your kindness.”

“Much obliged, Mr. Melendez!” said Elio, glancing at Alex. He hated to leave, but he knew he had to. “Alex, I gotta bounce! This is your real dad, you guys should get along!”

“Mr. Milburn” Alex’s eyes were welling up

To prevent the situation from escalating, Elio quickly beat a retreat, even closing the door behind him.

In the living room, only Alex and Emmett were left.

cautiously glanced at Emmett, curling his lip, “Why did

his son to ask such a serious question.

matter how many kids I have, you’re my son! Naturally,

Melendez family sucks!” Alex remembered his previous visit to the Melendez household. The food was great, but he was constantly studying and being watched over.

It felt uncomfortable!

sounds like you’ve been to the Melendez

blurted out, then realized he’d let

Damn!

been there?!” Emmett narrowed

lot of TV and was quick to think on his feet. “I saw the Melendez family in the

can’t afford everything you want. At least she can’t give you

mind, that woman should be cash–strapped.

she wouldn’t have done

mom gives me everything she can!”

this, Emmett’s resentment towards that woman lessened somewhat.

to put a lot of thought into raising their