Two Times The Charm Novel (Clara and Emmett)

Chapter 262

“I’ve never been your possession; how can you say you’re giving me away?” Clara suddenly resented Elio at this point: “I appreciate you, and I know you’ve helped me a lot, but… I hope you can respect me.”

“You think I don’t want to respect you? I just now–”

His words hung in the air as he abruptly stopped speaking.

Clara was somewhat puzzled. “Could it be that someone’s threatening you?”

But she didn’t understand; she hadn’t crossed anyone. Apart from Emmett perhaps taking her for granted, why would anyone else target

her?

“I can’t say anything right now.”

Elio to meet her gaze. “Speak up! Elio, is

shut. “No

your behaviour isn’t normal.” Clara

nutshell, I want to compete with Emmett for you; I

the middle?” Clara calmed herself down, trying to avoid escalating the conflict with Elio. “I’m already married to Emmett, and he treats me well. You expect me to divorce at your say-so; what

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in this situation. From the start, I hid Alex’s existence. My deal with the Melendez family was a straightforward cash-for-goods exchange; I volunteered. I have no reason to resent Emmett, so I can’t do anything to hurt him!” Clara frowned. “If I hadn’t married Emmett and started living as husband and wife, I might have considered you. But it wouldn’t be because I have feelings for you, but because I appreciate all you’ve done for me and your care for Alex! I hope you can understand my situation! You keep calling me

you’ve fallen in love with

simply nodded. “If you must put it that way, then I’ll tell you, I do have feelings for Emmett; I don’t rule out the

a hint of loss flashing in his eyes. “Why? Why, after all these years by your side, can’t you love me? You know I want more

sorry; I really am, but what you’re asking

The Melendez Group

to his office and glanced at the schedule Ricardo had sent him.