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.

something is going on if

to cause any trouble for Emmett.

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

do you have a moment?”

You sound like

but he didn’t pick up! The doctor asked me to get

over?”

hearing this, Clara immediately agreed, “Of course! I’ll be right there!”

a

way, she gave

car. I need to take care of her, so I might

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

aback and quickly refused, “It’s okay! I can handle

Emmett found out she was going to see Leah, he

if you need my help, call

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