Two Times The Charm Novel (Clara and Emmett)

Chapter 239

Clara was contemplating whether to text Elio when Emmett’s call came in first.

“What are you up to?”

“I’m in the office, nothing much.”

“Come down for a sec.”

Clara was puzzled, “Come down for what? You’re not back already, are you?” She rushed to the window and sure enough, Emmett’s car was parked right there!

“How come you’re back so early? You should’ve given me a heads-up!”

“If I had, there wouldn’t be any surprise,” Emmett chuckled, “If you were seeing someone else, I’d have caught you red-handed.”

Clara replied helplessly, “Caught being unfaithful? You sure that’s a surprise and not a shock?”

is then,” Emmett waved at her from downstairs, “Come on down, I’ll take you to Toy

“Alright,”

dashed downstairs, and hopped into his car.

you doing? Acting

don’t want to be seen.”

if they see us? We’re getting married eventually, they’ll find out sooner or later.” Emmett didn’t

of standing next to you, it’ll be different. Most people will think I’m with you for your money when we announce our marriage! The rest will think

not because of who you are or what you have!”

pride! I want people to admire us as a perfect couple when I stand next to you! To say that I can add color to your life! I don’t want them to think in the end

at a loss trying to understand her perspective. He took out a few cans of coffee beans from the trunk. “Do you like coffee? This is a special product I brought back,

It would be a waste to let

make ends meet! Time was always scarce, she had to

pulling all-nighters! It’s bad for your brain,” Emmett laughed looking at her head, “You’re

him a look and chuckled,

not smart