Two Times The Charm Novel (Clara and Emmett)

Chapter 261

“You’re always such a ray of sunshine.”

With a playful roll of her eyes, Clara Calloway replied, “Well, I reckon I’m pretty happy as it is! As long as no one bugs me or tries to steal my joy, I’m golden.”

“Would you be scared to lose me?” asked Emmett Melendez, looking into her eyes.

“Absolutely!”

“Out of all the time I’ve known you, that’s the sweetest thing you’ve ever said to me.”

Clara just shook her head, a smile playing at her lips.

Once at the office, Clara had a meeting with people from the design department. Just as she stepped out of the conference room, her phone rang. It was Elio Milburn.

“I’m sick; can you come over?”

was taken aback.

What’s up? Got a cold or

my stomach’s acting

and asked, “Which hospital are you at? I can head

“Belevolence Hospital.”

there in about half an hour.” Clara had a ton on her plate, but hearing that Elio was ill, she couldn’t help but

her kiddo was under the weather, Elio

didn’t tell Emmett; she grabbed her car

traffic was smooth, and she made it in less

she saw Elio, Leah Calloway was

insisted on drinking last night, got completely wasted, and passed out on the balcony! He’s been skipping meals and only drinking, living like he’s in a fog.”

a doctor; don’t you know

need to worry about me; you have Emmett. Do you even

the same thing! You’re making no sense. Just because

see it clearly!” Elio was so agitated that he tried to stand up

stopped him: “You’re not well; Clara came to see you, and you’re being rude! You’re going to

I’ve kept it all in my heart! Every single