Two Times The Charm Novel (Clara and Emmett)

Chapter 174

Clara lowered her head, her voice dropping to a mere whisper.

“Kids need company.”

1 get it now!” Emmett grabbed her hand tightly, “It wasn’t until you came along that I realized how fun and meaningful it is to have a family around. I used to think that making more money and making the Melendez family stronger was what happiness and importance were all about! But now I truly understand, that’s not what’s most important! The real happiness I want is having you by my side, having our kids by my side, work doesn’t matter”

His sudden confession left Clara a bit flustered.

Emmett held her hand even tighter, “Clara, everything I’ve changed has been for you! Please don’t let me down.”

Clara looked at him, “Let you down? How could I let you down?”

“Unless your heart isn’t with me, I can take anything else!”

“Let’s go, we gotta get to work.” Emmett never let go of her hand, even as he led her to the car.

Looking at his profile, Clara felt… like something was slowly changing.

At the office, Clara organized all the files on her computer, printed them out and placed them by the door for everyone to pick up.

a while, her

she saw

startled, fearing Leah was in some sort

up?” Clara answered the phone, quickly asking.

he rejected me! What should

that Clara felt like a kid when it came

were some words of comfort, like she’ll find someone better

comforting words were pretty useless.

you, Clara!” Leah’s voice was pleading.

a bit awkward, “I’m at work right now! Can we talk

sobbed, “1 feel terrible now, I just need someone to talk to! Can you come? Just for an hour?”

“This…”

an hour, can you spare half

promise how long I can stay. If something comes up here, I’ll have to

“Okay!”

hanging up, Clara got up to ask Ricardo

that if Emmett found out, he would start asking a

wasn’t afraid of the questioning, she was more concerned that Emmett