Two Times The Charm Novel (Clara and Emmett)

Chapter 186

1 was just kidding! Don’t be angry, okay?” Alex said with a laugh, leaning over to peck a kiss on his face, “I’m sorry, I won’t bring this up again, all right?”

“I didn’t say you couldn’t mention Mr. Milburn, but we have more important things to deal with now, don’t we?”

Alex nodded, “Right, I’ll stay on topic, Alden. You go ahead, I’m all ears.”

Aiden gave him a look, helplessly waved his hand. “Nevermind, I shouldn’t have brought this up with you! I guess I’ll go to dad tomorrow.”

After saying that, he took a sip of water and was about to head back to his bed.

Suddenly, Alex grabbed him.

“Aiden, what if… what if we tell grandma the truth? Wouldn’t things get better?”

“…but mom said we can’t let anyone know.”

about mom too. She told me that since mom is our stepmother, she wouldn’t treat us like our real mom, and I shouldn’t get too attached to her!

his head, “No, mom said this matter must be kept a secret! If we blurt it out, who knows what

sound so grown–up all of a

getting off–topic

Alex rubbed his eyes, “Aiden, let’s

Look at mom, she’s so wronged, always being accused by grandma, and she doesn’t speak up, there must be a reason, we’re just kids, we don’t understand, so we better not meddle!” Aiden clapped his hands, “Forget it, I’ll discuss with dad tomorrow! Our dad loves mom so

just kept nodding, not really listening to

right… big bro is the best…”

at him, speechless.

“Are you sleepy?”

Adien, let’s

Alex was speaking, he

shake him awake! He wondered what this guy would be like when

too.” Aiden went back to his bed, and maybe because he had made up his mind,

opened his eyes, Aiden was nowhere to be found.