Two Times The Charm Novel (Clara and Emmett)

Chapter 283

Clara said helplessly, “You’re such a worrywart, but no one will come and take you and Aiden away. Now, go take a bath and hit the hay soon. And remember, don’t spill the beans about this to anyone, especially your dad, got it?”

Alex nodded, “Got it. Even if Dad bribes me with ten candies, I won’t squeal.”

“Not even for twenty candies.”

Alex laughed, “Gotcha. Night, Mom.”

Clara sighed helplessly.

Back in her room, Clara looked at her phone, wondering if she should call Elio.

Or should she ask Leah directly?

To avoid making Emmett green with envy, she made sure he was busy in the study before sneaking off to the suite to call Elio.

The phone rang a few times before he picked up.

“Calling me this late, aren’t you afraid of making Emmett jealous?”

to the point, “Has Leah been with

answering, “Why are you suddenly asking about her?”

saw Leah and Emmett’s mother together today, they seemed to be chatting well.”

don’t know. I’ve been swamped lately.”

overthinking.” Clara felt a bit awkward,

you’ll leave Emmett sooner or later. I’ll wait

at her phone, feeling

tone so strange now, and

he know something else? Or was there a secret between him and

made Clara uneasy.

door was opened.

Clara, and frowned, “What’s up?”

“The bath’s ready. Why don’t

Together?”

go first. I have

something was off, so he

first. It’s not a big deal.”

around her shoulder, “Whatever you want to ask, I think it’s important.”