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

would think something is going on if

cause any trouble for

grab lunch

do you have

what’s up? You sound like

pick up! The doctor asked me to get a family member here. I can’t find anyone, can you… come

over?”

immediately agreed, “Of course! I’ll

hanging up, Clara hailed a cab to the hospital

gave Emmett

take care of her, so I might

serious tone, “How’s your friend? Do you want me to go

refused, “It’s okay! I

she was going to see Leah, he would

be careful, if you need my