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.

those two smart kids! They’ve given me so much

moved close to her

he’d

Then…

pills suddenly fell out of

gaze followed, his brows furrowing immediately.

such a hurry: you even went to

up, giving an awkward chuckle, “I saw a drugstore

of her, fixing his tie, he muttered, “I have a meeting, I gotta go.”

away

hand, letting out a helpless sigh. She saw Emmett s disappointment. But

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

to help her, and Leah was Elio’s relative. If Emmett did a little investigation, everything would be exposed. By then, even

living on edge like her, afraid that any little mistake

sighed, taking a sip of water, then turned back to her chair. Although she knew it would