Two Times The Charm Novel (Clara and Emmett)

Chapter 386

Aiden got it. He definitely wasn’t feeling great about it, but there was no other way around it. He couldn’t just pack up and leave home to search for his father for an explanation, right? After a while, Sophia tidied herself up and came knocking on the door. As soon as she opened it, she was surprised to see Aiden and Alex all ready to go.

“Did Alex change his mind?”

“Yeah, I had a little chat with him, and he came around. He said he wanted to thank the lady as well.”

Sophia nodded in satisfaction. “That’s more like it! That’s my good grandchild. After we’ve met the lady, Grandma will buy you some candy. How does that sound?”

Alex didn’t respond. He stood behind Aiden, not even sparing Sophia a glance.

Just as Sophia was about to probe further, Aiden cut her off. “We better get going before it gets dark. Alex is already feeling a bit under the weather; it will get colder at night. If his cold gets worse and he needs shots or medicine, no one will be able to convince him.”

Sophia had no choice but to agree. “Alright, let’s get there and back quickly.”

the Melendez family were already waiting at the entrance, ensuring their safety.

Alex followed their grandma into the hospital and went straight to the

they pushed the door open, they saw Leah lying in bed, getting an IV, with the machine beeping beside

me?” Sophia led the two

way. She was taken aback when her eyes met Alex’s,

they

support her. “You should stay lying down; don’t agitate your wound. It’s

her hand. “Boys,

head and politely smiled as he said, “Thanks for saving us the other day. We’re fine;

Leah looked at Alex as her

kid was always sharp and had a habit of speaking out of turn. She worried that her plan would go awry

oblivious to their tension, sat the boys down and said, “See? All these injuries on this lady are because