Two Times The Charm Novel (Clara and Emmett)

Chapter 127

When Clara arrived at Emmett’s place, she barged right in, “Emmett, you can’t just-

The sight before her cut her off mid–sentence.

She saw Alex playing with blocks with Emmett! They were sprawled on the living room floor, engrossed in building some structure. Emmett’s brow was furrowed, studying the block in his hand, seemingly deep in thought about his next move

Hearing her, Emmett looked up. “What’s got your panties in a twist?”

“Clara hesitated, at a loss for words.

On seeing Clara, Alex’s eyes lit up, he beamed, “Dad, is she the mom you told me about?”

Emmett nodded at Alex, smiling. “Yes, she’s gonna be your mom from now on!”

“Mommy!” Alex ran towards Clara, brimming with joy.

This sudden warmth left Clara a bit taken aback

figure something

take on Clara’s

kid! You’ll get used

bent down

“So you’re Alex?”

you’re so pretty,

help but

be rough. This kid’s personality is poles apart from Aiden’s; I didn’t see that coming. But I hope

them

Mr. Melendez?” Emmett frowned.

a kid

the kid got to do with it? They’re our kids,” Emmett grinned, “We’re flying back home tomorrow; I’ve had Ricardo book the tickets. You sure you don’t want

“No, he doesn’t like there.”

him some money then Emmett turned around to get a check, “This should be enough for him to live comfortably here; let me know if you need

I can’t take this.” Clara quickly pushed the check back, “You’ve helped me enough, I can’t take

my woman;