Two Times The Charm Novel (Clara and Emmett)

Chapter 211

Clara Calloway was startled and immediately looked up. “When did you get here? Why didn’t you make a sound?”

“It’s just that you were so engrossed in your work, you didn’t notice me

Clara waved the blueprint in her hand, “I’m just interested’ Suddenly not having to draw designs, it feels a bit off”

Emmett raised an eyebrow, “Do you need me to get you more tasks then?”

“No need for now! I want to see the result after the review.” Clara gave a bitter smile, “Although finishing the design made me feel accomplished, realized I’ve been neglecting the kids! I’ve been busy at work in the company. Even when I get home, I get straight back to work. I’ve had no time for Aiden and Alex! I feel guilty”

Emmett smiled, “They’re lucky to have a mother like you.” After all, a stepmother doing this much, that was pretty impressive.

Clara gave an awkward smile, a hint of guilt flashing in her eyes.

two smart kids! They’ve given me so much inspiration and

close to her face, pulling her into

struggled a bit, fearing he’d do something inappropriate in the

Then…

birth control pills suddenly

followed, his brows furrowing

a hurry: you even went to get these.”

picked them up, giving an awkward chuckle, “I saw a drugstore on the way, so

his tie, he muttered, “I have

he walked away without

letting out a helpless sigh. She saw Emmett s disappointment. But what could she do about

blurt out the truth to Emmett! But then, she’d involve Elio Milburn, even the whole Milburn

Elio’s relative. If Emmett did a little investigation, everything would be exposed. By then, even if Emmett didn’t lash out at her, it would put Elio

she regretted getting Elio involved. Now he was living on edge like her, afraid that

back to her chair. Although she knew it would upset Emmett,