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?”

straight to the point, “Has Leah been with you these days?”

for a few seconds before answering, “Why are you suddenly asking about her?”

saw Leah and Emmett’s mother together

know. I’ve been swamped

then. Maybe I’m just overthinking.” Clara felt a

sooner or later. I’ll

her

tone so strange now, and

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

made

her bedroom door was

Clara, and frowned, “What’s up?”

ready. Why don’t you go take a shower?”

Together?”

“You go first. I have something to

something was off, so he sat down

shower first. It’s

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