Two Times The Charm Novel (Clara and Emmett)

Chapter 259

“Can a chef’s food ever compare to a mom’s homemade meal? I just want the kids to feel the warmth of home! They’ve been unfortunate enough to grow up without a mother. Now that they finally have one, can’t you, as their mom, cook them a meal?”

“I remember growing up eating chef-cooked meals all the time, and I turned out fine! I don’t have any psychological issues.”

“You…”

Seeing their argument was about to explode, Clara quickly intervened. “I think cooking could be fun; she just wants me to practice! Emmett, stop getting Mom upset; I’m okay.”

“I see; now that you have Clara as a wife, you don’t care about your mother anymore!”

Just as Sophia finished speaking, Patrick Melendez came downstairs. He sensed the tense atmosphere in the dining room.

going on here?”

husband but said

smiled and said, “Good morning, Dad.”

sitting next to his wife. “Why can’t you guys talk things out? Why does it always have to be

up. “Well, ask Mom why she won’t

Patrick looked at

breakfast for the kids. What’s wrong with that? Isn’t cooking a skill a woman should have? You know our family situation. Aiden grew up without a

not to meddle in the younger

Sophia frowned but remained silent.

turned to Clara. “You too. You shouldn’t bother him with small things

“I didn’t tell Emmett anything!”

things without Clara telling me. Mom always picks on Clara when she