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 ask you.” Clara went straight to the point,

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

said he saw Leah and Emmett’s mother together today, they

know. I’ve been swamped

Maybe I’m just overthinking.” Clara felt a bit awkward, “About last time, I…”

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

her phone, feeling troubled.

was Elio’s tone so strange now,

know something else? Or was there a secret

thought made Clara uneasy.

bedroom door

in, looked at Clara, and

away her phone, “The bath’s ready.

Together?”

waved her hand, “You go first. I have something

he sat down next to her.

go shower first. It’s

arm around her shoulder, “Whatever you want to ask, I think it’s