Two Times The Charm Novel (Clara and Emmett)

Chapter 345

“I’m starting to feel a bit beat. We should call it a night. It’s getting late, and isn’t it about time you hit the road, right?”

Elio paused momentarily, his face stiffening before he nodded, “Alright, just chill out here. If you need anything, let Nestor know, and he’ll get the word to me. I’ll do my best to meet your requests as long as you play ball.”

“I don’t really have any demands right now, just hoping if you hear anything about Leah, you could clue me in. After all, this whole situation isn’t just about Emmett, and it involves my two kids as well. I can’t just sit on my hands and do nothing!”

“Don’t worry, I’ve watched Alex grow up since he was a rugrat. I won’t let him walk into any danger. If push comes to shove, I’ll take him away. I won’t let Leah lay a finger on him.”

“The same goes for Aiden.” Clara quickly added, “If you can bring Alex to me, could you spring Aiden too?”

Elio nodded, “Sure thing, you’ve got my word.”

Clara stood still, watching Elio’s lonely figure disappear into the night.

Leah’s high-handedness, Elia would still be the same old sunny, warm, straight-shooting yet kind-hearted

had all hit the sack before cautiously nudging the already sleeping Alex.

to

bit bewildered as he

next shift of guards will be taking over soon. Once they do, we’re

Alex quickly sat up and grabbed his clothes to put

exactly as I say. Don’t do anything rash! We can’t risk getting caught. If we do, everything

vigorously, “Okay, I’ll do whatever you

hand, “Alex, we’ve got to find Mom this time.”

“Yeah!”

out of the back door of the Melendez family’s

started to make their escape, several guards came to the back

at the back door after 10 p.m., so Aiden chose

they could avoid the house staff since most of them would be off