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.

thought, she decided

would think something is going on if they

cause any trouble

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

have a

You sound like something’s up!”

I got hit by a car. I called our housekeeper, but he didn’t pick up! The doctor

over?”

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

up, Clara hailed a

she gave Emmett

need to take care of her, so I might not be back in the afternoon! Can you ask Ricardo to cover for me?”

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

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

she was going to

careful, if you need my help,