Two Times The Charm Novel (Clara and Emmett)

Chapter 425

Aiden was the epitome of calm, and he voiced his question with a clear tone. “That woman stole our father away, didn’t she?”

“What nonsense are you talking about?!” Sophia wanted to quickly end such doubts among the kids. “They were a couple to begin with. It was Clara who suddenly appeared and stole your father away. Otherwise, Leah would have become your mother a long time ago. It’s too complicated for me to explain fully now, but all you need to know is that you should treat this new mother well in the future.”

Just as Alex was about to interject, Aiden quickly interrupted him. “Oh, we get it, Grandma. It’s getting late, so you should rest.”

Sophia nodded. “Alright, you boys should get some sleep too. Tomorrow, I’ll take you to the amusement park.”

“Okay.” Aiden saw her out to the front door.

a new mom? Why didn’t you let me say anything just now? If we keep quiet, Grandma will think we’ve agreed to

her decision. Do you think they

mothers like that! I hate that woman called Leah! I absolutely

these thoughts to ourselves. Our real

“So… you saw

told me this. I didn’t tell you because I was afraid you’d blab about it. Now that you know, you mustn’t tell anyone either. It could hurt Mom; it might even prevent her

say anything.” Alex covered his mouth with his hand. “Even if Grandma asks me,

if you suddenly accepted her, it might draw Grandma’s attention. But don’t overdo it. I don’t want Grandma to get suspicious. With Mom and Dad’s relationship in jeopardy, it’s

I’m willing to stand by you