Two Times The Charm Novel (Clara and Emmett)

Chapter 171

“Mom, as a woman, would you be happy if your mother–in–law spoke to you like that? Would you not care?”

Sophia, looking a bit uncomfortable, shifted her gaze elsewhere.

“I’ve said what I had to say, you’re not expecting me to apologize to her, are you? I’m the elder here!” She sighed, “Besides, everything I’ve done is for your kids Aiden and Alex are your flesh and blood, after all

“I don’t need your meddling!”

Sophia shot back, her eyes flaring with anger, “Whether you want me to interfere or not is irrelevant! I’m telling you, as long as I’m alive, Aiden and Alex will not be bullied by anyone! No one can harm my grandkids, not even a bit!”

“Look at Aiden and Alex, they really like Clara‘ If Clara was mean to them, would they act like this? Alex might be naive, but Aiden is very smart!”

Sophia scoffed, “Who can’t put on a show?! I didn’t say she has been bullying them, I just took precautions! I think there’s nothing wrong with that!”

she marched out

the desk, his knuckles smarting red.

Sophia left, Clara walked in.

hand, she rushed over to check, “Oh my god! What happened to your hand?”

I did it

it’s a big deal! If you don’t want to hear it, just pretend you didn’t! Don’t get angry over it, it’ll make it even harder for me to get along with your

her, feeling uneasy.

to be mistreated, even if the person

how much Sophia

something happened to her one day, she knew the kids would not be bullied.

dont worry, I won’t let you keep enduring this just because she’s my mother,” Emmett assured her, “If you’re uncomfortable, let me know. We can move

had plenty of houses anyway, he could even buy a