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.”

as she looked at him. She knew what

and

disappear from sight, Clara felt helpless. “You really shouldn’t have said that. Your mom has a strong sense

wouldn’t have said that.” Emmett naturally took her 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

we have the grandparents to

desired to move out, seeking to escape

Aiden and Alex was like leaving them in

much if she and Emmett moved out without

after her children made her feel more at ease, and

moving out would only make family relations worse, not change anything.

didn’t want

always willing to compromise.”

would I stir things up if I can compromise?” Clara playfully smacked his arm. “You’ve had a long day; stop worrying about me! Go take a

“I haven’t finished my

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