Two Times The Charm Novel (Clara and Emmett)

Chapter 159

Ricardo was about to take off, but Emmett stopped him in his tracks.

“Don’t let Clara in on this, not a single peep.”

“Why not? Shouldn’t she be on her guard too?”

“Clara’s an innocent soul. I don’t want her to get all bummed out about the ways of the world. If we don’t find anything wrong, then it’s all water under the bridge.”

Ricardo finally got the gist and nodded, “Ah, I see! Mr. Melendez, you really think it through! I didn’t even consider that! Ms. Calloway is lucky to have you. always watching her back”

“She’s naive, so I have to look out for her.”

He was utterly smitten with this innocent woman.

At lunchtime, Clara wanted to grab a bite with Emmett and ask about Leah.

decided to ditch the idea.

going on if they saw

cause any trouble for Emmett.

she was about to grab lunch alone, her phone rang. It

you have a

You sound like something’s up!”

a car. I called our housekeeper, but he didn’t pick up! The doctor asked me to get a family member

over?”

this, Clara immediately agreed, “Of course! I’ll be

up, Clara hailed a cab

gave Emmett

a car. I need to take care of her, so I might not be back

serious tone, “How’s your friend? Do

and quickly refused,

was going to see Leah, he would

be careful, if you need my help,