Two Times The Charm Novel (Clara and Emmett)

Chapter 197

Suddenly, Badman was slapped across the face.

He frowned, meeting Clara’s eyes.

“You’ve got the face to say that? If it wasn’t for your gambling habits, losing all our money, almost getting yourself killed, would I be doing what I’m doing? Where do you think the money I’ve made has gone, huh?”

“Enough! Stop bringing up the past! That money is long gone. I’m still alive, aren’t I? As long as I’m breathing, I need more money!” Badman Calloway was done hearing it, caring little about his daughter’s tears. Plus, you should be thanking me! If it wasn’t for you giving birth to a rich man’s child, would you ever reach the upper class?? Would you have a comfortable life like this?!”

Clara clenched her fists. This is a comfortable life?!”

Living in constant fear, worrying about Emmett finding out the truth, not even daring to acknowledge her own son. Was this her idea of a comfortable

life?

“You don’t consider this comfortable? At least you’re not starving! My pockets are down to a hundred bucks. After today’s meal, I’ll be going hungry tomorrow!”

“1. I can give you ten grand,” Clara didn’t want to argue anymore.

the outcome, he wouldn’t change.

over a new leaf was pretty much a pipe

given up on

beggar to you? That’s not even enough for my trip abroad!”

www

don’t have any more!” She might be earning a decent wage at the Melendez Group, but

if they were married, things needed

once, it was only right she paid him back.

flight’s in two days, off to Las Vegas! My buddies all say, I’m bound to win big there! If I win back my losses,

Clara was speechless.

this money

How could I pass that up?” Badman Calloway stated matter–of–factly, “And let me tell you, you better not get in my way! Or I’ll hold a grudge against you for life. If I’m not doing well, I

Clara was about to retort, there came a knock

“Clara, it’s me.”

Emmett?!

did he have to

can’t really open the door! I’ll come find you

panic, he walked over and swung the door open, revealing