Two Times the Charm (Clara and Emmett) novel Chapter 109

"Don't overthink it; I've always been this loosey-goosey. You and Alex are like family to me. As long as you're okay, I'm good." Elio said, tucking away his deep-seated sadness and pain. He waved his hand, "Alright, go rest up. Leave this to me and I got it covered. Don't worry about anything else, got it?"

Clara lowered her head, "Elio, I'm sorry."

"Don't say sorry! It sounds like we're saying goodbye or something. You're just...just being with the real father of your child, that's a good thing. There's nothing to apologize to me for! Besides, we'll see each other again. If I come back to our country, I'll look for you and Alex too! I consider him my son. I'll miss him."

I'll miss you too.

But Elio wouldn't say it out loud.

What Clara needs now is stability and an escape, not him.

...

Clara didn't sleep well that night.

On the one hand, she was worried about Elio's plan going south. On the other hand, she was scared about her uncertain future.

The next morning, Alex came knocking on the door.

"Mommy!"

"What is it?" Clara opened the door, and Alex threw himself into her arms.

"Really?" Alex blinked his eyes, "But what will you do when I get married? The TV shows say that old people need companions, or else they'll become grumpy."

Clara poked his forehead, "What on earth is going on in that little head of yours? Eat your breakfast. Mommy has something important to discuss with you later."

No matter what, she had to talk to Alex about this.

How would Alex react if he knew his biological father was Emmett.

"A talk?" Alex sensed something was off, so he simply sat quietly in his chair, "Tell me now, Mommy! Are you going to limit my sugar intake again?"

"It's about…about your biological father."