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.

much thought, she decided to ditch the

on if they saw them together!

cause any trouble

was about to grab lunch

do you have

up? You sound like something’s up!”

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

over?”

agreed, “Of course! I’ll be right

hanging up, Clara hailed a

the way, she gave Emmett a ring.

so I might not be back in

friend?

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

she was going to see Leah,

need my help,