Two Times The Charm Novel (Clara and Emmett)

Chapter 369

How great would it be if Emmett was just an average man? Even if he was broke and not so good-looking, that would have been all okay!

But no, he had to be Mr. Exceptional, the unreachable height she has been chasing but couldn’t achieve.

“I’m going to ask you one more time. Where are you? Clara, stop playing games. I’m coming to get you.” Emmett’s voice came over the phone, softer then, almost pleading.

That was the first time Clara had ever heard him speak like that!

“I… I’m not telling you where I am!”

A few seconds of silence followed.

Then Emmett roared, “Tell me now! Is Elio with you? I swear, I’ll kill him!”

teeth, each word stinging, “I won’t let you hurt Elio! Emmett, it’s over between us. Let’s part on good terms. I don’t want to see you again, nor will I look for you! Your mother

mother? Did she pressure you? Tell me. I can cut her off. I’d do anything for you!”

didn’t pressure

believe you have no feelings for me. You

are those? Nothing but forced acceptance! It could be anyone, not just you. And I’d probably still pretend

you’re bold. I see you clearly now! You want to be with Elio, huh? I’m telling you. I

Emmett hung up, as if afraid to hear her voice

stared at her phone, dumbfounded.

you. What

what you asked. Now will you release my

now. I’m their mother; why would I let them get

Her hand still

I’m sorry.”

a doctor. She’s pregnant.