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?”

ask you.” Clara went straight to the point, “Has Leah been

few seconds before answering, “Why are

saw Leah and Emmett’s mother together today, they seemed to

I’ve been swamped

Maybe I’m just overthinking.” Clara felt a bit awkward,

sooner or later. I’ll wait for you to come back

her phone, feeling troubled.

strange now, and why was he so confident?

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

thought made

door was opened.

in, looked at Clara, and

Clara put away her phone, “The bath’s ready. Why don’t

Together?”

waved her hand, “You go first. I have something to ask you later.”

was off, so he sat down next

shower first. It’s not a big deal.”

you want to ask, I think it’s important.”