Two Times the Charm (Clara and Emmett) novel Chapter 19

"No kisses allowed?"

Alex snickered inwardly, thinking his big bro was cold as ice! But considering his personality, it wasn't too surprising.

"Mom, yesterday and today are different. I just miss you so much right now, I don't wanna leave you, and really want a kiss from you!"

Alex leaned his head onto Clara's chest, nuzzling affectionately, showing how much he'd missed her these past few days. Being by his mom's side felt so good...

"Alright, alright, here's your kiss!" Clara kissed her son's little face, and Alex enthusiastically returned the favor by cupping her face and giving her a kiss back. Watching her son walk into the kindergarten, Clara felt today's Alex was particularly sweet, just like...he had just come back!

......

At the company.

Clara hadn't been called in by Emmett all afternoon, but the workload his assistant dumped on her was mountainous. She was so busy she hadn't even noticed it had started to rain heavily outside.

As Emmett was about to leave the office, he noticed Clara's light was still on, so he went over to her door to check.

"You're still here?"

A frosty voice sounded above her head, Clara looked up to see Emmett with one hand in his pocket, his dark eyes staring at her.

"I haven't finished my work yet!"

Clara responded instinctively, then suddenly realized something and hurriedly checked the time on her phone. Her face filled with urgency, "Oh no!"

She hesitated for a moment, pursed her lips and said, "Well, then... if it’s not too much trouble, Mr. Melendez."

Having the CEO personally drive her made her feel a bit awkward.

"Let's go."

Emmett didn't say anything, he just walked over to her side, accompanied her to the CEO's private elevator, and then opened the door to get in. The elevator was spacious, but the atmosphere became a bit weird when the two of them stood side by side.

Emmett's tall figure stood straight. His face was expressionless and silent, making Clara feel like the air was suffocating. She wanted to break the ice, but couldn't think of anything to say.

Suddenly, there was a squeaky noise in the elevator, and the lights dimmed.