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?”

Emmett waved at her from downstairs, “Come on down, I’ll

“Alright,”

up, dashed downstairs, and hopped into his car.

you doing? Acting like you’re guilty of something!”

don’t want to be

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

I’m worthy 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!

so hard on yourself! I love you, not because

that I can add color to your life! I don’t want them

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

is pretty valuable, huh? It would be a waste to

ends meet! Time was always scarce, she had to cut back on sleep and rely on coffee for a

brain,” Emmett laughed looking

and chuckled, “I’m not

not smart