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.

lucky one to have those two smart kids! They’ve

moved close to her face, pulling

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

Then…

birth control pills suddenly fell out

his brows furrowing immediately.

a hurry: you even

an awkward chuckle, “I saw a drugstore on the way, so I bought them…”

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

walked away without any

of pills in her hand, letting out a helpless sigh. She saw Emmett s disappointment. But what

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

her, and Leah was 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

on edge like her,

she knew it would upset Emmett, now was really