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.

is going on

to cause any trouble for

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

have

what’s up? You sound like something’s

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

over?”

immediately agreed, “Of course!

a cab to

she gave Emmett

just got hit by a car. I need to take care of her, so I might not be back in the afternoon! Can you ask Ricardo

in a serious tone, “How’s your friend? Do you want

refused, “It’s okay! I can handle

Emmett found out she was going to see

be careful, if you need my help, call me