On the morning of her departure, Clara had her suitcase packed and ready, just waiting for Emmett's driver to pick her up.
Before leaving, she took one last look around the room, feeling sentimental.
When she first arrived abroad, she thought she might never return home again or perhaps never see Aiden again.
Who would've thunk it that things would take such a twist?
She couldn't quite put her finger on whether this was good or bad for her. She only hoped that things wouldn't go south and affect the kids.
"Hello, I'm the driver Mr. Melendez sent to take you to the airport."
Outside, the driver was already waiting for her.
Clara closed the door and got into the car.
Sitting in the backseat, she took out her phone, debating whether to give Elio a call to tell him she was leaving.
Just as she was hesitating, a call from Emmett came through.
Clara quickly answered it, but instead of hearing Emmett's voice, it was the childish voice of Alex.
"Mum! Are you almost here? Daddy and I are waiting for you at the airport; you won't stand us up, right?"
Clara chuckled, "I'm on my way! I'll be there in an instant."
"Great! Daddy and I will wait for you here."
Just as Alex finished his sentence, Emmett took over the phone, "There might be some traffic at this hour, don't rush and stay safe."
"Alright."
"Aiden already knows we're returning; he was so excited he couldn't sleep all night! Clara, you have a way with Aiden."
Before Emmett could say anything, Alex ran over to Clara, opening his arms for a hug, "Mum, hug!"
His affectionate behavior made Clara a bit nervous.
After all, if Alex was too close to her, it might arouse Emmett's suspicion.
She glanced nervously at Emmett, who stood there smiling, seemingly not suspecting anything. Only then did Clara bend down to hug Alex, whispering, "Don't be too affectionate with me in front of your dad; he might get suspicious! Alex, you need to cool it a bit."
Alex blinked, pouting, "So I can't even hug you when I see you?"
"I didn't say that, just not for a while. And when we get back home and see your brother Aiden, watch your behavior, don't let anyone see anything fishy! The Melendez family is not just Emmett but also your grandparents!"
"They're nice to me!" Alex blurted out.
Clara was just short of covering his mouth, "Alex! Watch what you say!"

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