Chapter 418

The Melendez family had Leah still around. What if Clara’s visit to Emmett was misconstrued yet again?

To get her hands on the antidote, Clara had tried her best to avoid any encounters with Emmett, but he seemed determined to seek her out.

“Enough with the chatter! If the young master calls for you, you better get moving!” the butler grumbled, a look of impatience on his face. “Remember, don’t upset the young master. If he’s unhappy, I’ll make sure you’re not having a good time either. In the Melendez house, you’re a maid, and when orders come your way, there’s no room for refusal!”

Knowing there was no way to evade the situation, Clara nodded reluctantly.

She deliberately took a detour through the back yard to Emmett’s room. As soon as she stepped inside, before she could even approach Emmett…

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door!

Startled, Clara instinctively hid behind the door, holding her breath.

“Emmett, it’s me, Leah. Sophia sent me over with some hangover remedy.”

If Leah were to walk right in and see her

there?” Leah

Emmett suddenly sat up on his bed, his handsome face clouded in

disappointment, “Alright then, sorry for interrupting your rest! I’ll leave the hangover remedy

Clara only allowed herself to breathe a sigh of relief once they were completely out of earshot.

a thud, Emmett lay back down on the bed,

he

it to him. Emmett didn’t open his eyes yet

to come back?”

words made Clara’s heart ache,

gently stroke his cheek. Maybe only at times

would be the only time in her life!

poured you water, have a

to Emmett’s lips, but he suddenly tossed his hand and the glass hit the

up, but lost her

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