Two Times the Charm (Clara and Emmett) novel Chapter 219

"Emmett!" Clara clutched his hand, shaking her head at him.

She didn't want to see the mother and son fighting because of her. She really didn't give a hoot about Sophia's nitpicking! It even made her happy, because Sophia was so loving to her grandsons. She just didn't know how to convince him of this.

"Mom, if you keep nitpicking, there's no way I'm gonna let my woman put up with you."

Seeing her son really pissed off, Sophia glanced at Clara, softening up a bit.

"Clara, look, I haven't blamed you for anything! Like you said before, I don't have solid proof, it's all just guesses, How have I misunderstood you?"

Clara nodded hastily, "Exactly! You haven't misunderstood me, you were just reminding me.Sophia, don't be mad, Emmett's just been swamped at work lately, and he's a bit moody, I'll talk him down later! You should go rest."

"Alright then, you two have a good chat!" Sophia said and left.

Emmett frowned at her, "If you give in to her this time, there'll be a next time!"

"Didn't your mom say it? She's not blaming me! Just taking precautions." Clara squeezed his hand, "She already backed down just now, so don't push her anymore! We're family; we have to get along."

He could only feel helpless with her constant concessions.

"You're just gonna make me worry more."

In the kids' room, Alex was holding a piece of candy, standing by the bed licking it.

In comparison, Aiden seemed more anxious. He was pacing back and forth in front of the desk, "Do you think mom's being bullied? I wonder if grandma and our parents are arguing."

Alex said, "Should I go check it out?"

"No, you better not." Aiden held him back, "Grandma deliberately separated us earlier; obviously she didn't want us involved."

"But we can't just sit this one out!" Alex frowned, not quite understanding his brother's approach, "It's uncomfortable seeing mom constantly getting blamed by grandma."