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,

hit the sack before cautiously

still want to go find mom?”

tired eyes, a bit bewildered as he

or we’ll miss our window! The next shift of guards will be taking over soon. Once they do, we’re

quickly sat up and

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

“Okay, I’ll do

grabbed his hand, “Alex, we’ve got to find

“Yeah!”

two small figures slipped out of the back door of the

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

door after 10 p.m.,

were already asleep, and they could avoid the house staff since