Two Times The Charm Novel (Clara and Emmett)

Chapter 138

*Stop overthinking it, dude! Being with the Melendez family isn’t so bad, you know. Emmett, he’ll treat you well! He’s really trying to change his

ways.”

Even though he didn’t become all fluffy and nice overnight, Aiden could feel a shift in him.

Emmett would never have shared a bed with him or called him in private before.

“Yeah.” Alex nodded, “I got it, I’ll follow your lead from now on.”

He stepped forward, grabbing Aiden’s hand, “Stop being mad at me, okay? I know I messed up. I shouldn’t have changed our plans last minute!”

“Jeez!” Aiden sighed. “Any decisions you make, just let me know! We can discuss it, I won’t force you to do what I say, but it’s always better than you making decisions alone!*

Alex nodded repeatedly, grinning, “Gotcha! I’ll tell you everything from now on!”

up the past. It’s bedtime; you should get some sleep. I’ll head

“Bro‘”

“Hmm? What’s up?”

eyes, “I’m afraid to sleep alone. What

quickly tried to wipe away his tears, “Hey, hey, don’t cry!

through the window if I don’t go to bed by ten!

to your room! I can sleep on the

there were monsters, neither of us would stand

do? Let’s go find mom!” Alex was about to open the

him, “Dad and mom are together, you’ll disturb them!”

we do then? Let’s run

my room. It’s close to grandma and grandpa’s; they can

okay!” Alex was eager to

little brother,

Clara bathed and sat at the desk