Two Times The Charm Novel (Clara and Emmett)

Chapter 255

Clara took a deep breath, not knowing how to react other than to give a bitter smile.

After a while, Emmett’s car pulled up.

As soon as he saw Clara and his mother, he got out of the car and quickly strode over to Clara.

“You’re not criticizing my wife again, are you?” he asked.

Sophia looked at her son and avoided his gaze. “No. Ask her if you don’t believe me.”

“She didn’t criticize me; we were just chatting!” Clara quickly responded. “She saw the news and knew I designed the new project, so she was discussing it with me.”

Emmett was well aware of his mother’s character, and he knew Clara well.

He put his arm around Clara and smiled. “Really? I’m relieved to see you two getting along. Otherwise… I was actually considering moving out with you and the kids. I was worried you might not be comfortable with it.”

her heart as she looked at him. She knew what Emmett meant.

scoffed and

really shouldn’t have said that. Your mom has a strong

hand. “Both you and my mother are important women in my life. If you mistreat her, I won’t stand by. The same goes if she mistreats you. If we can’t keep things balanced, it means we’re not suited to live together.”

grandparents to look after Aiden and

desired to move out, seeking to escape Sophia’s

was busy with work. Moving out with Aiden and Alex was like

if she and

Emmett’s parents look after her children made her

would only make family relations worse, not change

want that.

always willing to

Clara playfully smacked his arm. “You’ve had a long day; stop worrying about me! Go take a shower and get some

finished my

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