Two Times the Charm (Clara and Emmett) novel Chapter 32

Clara bent down and caressed her son's cheek. "Sweetheart, without you, Mommy wouldn't be able to go on! So you have to be good and listen to me, okay? I won't let anyone take you away!"

Alex didn't fully understand and asked, "Mommy, who wants to take me away? Is it Daddy?"

"The adult world is very complicated. You're still young and don't need to understand these things! You just need to remember that Mommy will always love you. Do you know? If someone finds out about you, then you'll have to leave Mommy forever!"

Upon hearing this, Alex immediately grabbed a face mask. "I'll wear it! Mommy, don't worry, I'll always be by your side!"

Clara stroked her son's hair, feeling somewhat guilty as she lowered her head. Sometimes she didn't know if what she was doing was right. Alex and herself hadn't lived a prosperous life. And her other child would be separated from his brother!

Clara had considered sending Alex away. But... she couldn't do it! She couldn't! For so many years, Alex had been her sole reason for persevering and continuing to live.

Meanwhile, in a black Bentley, Aiden was staring at his phone.

No texts, no calls...

What the heck is Alex up to!

"Aren't you supposed to be hanging out with me? And you're just staring at your phone?" Emmett notices his son's odd behavior and asks.

Aiden glanced at his father, pockets his phone, "I'm waiting for a call."

"From a classmate?"

"A friend."

"Keeping secrets so young." Emmett chuckled, "But you keep asking me to hang out with you and then you just stare at your phone, not even looking up when you talk to me. That's just plain rude."

Aiden said, "Sorry, dad."

"This is the first time we're out together, just the two of us. If there's anything you want, just tell me."

After all, this amusement park was owned by the Melendez family, whatever Aiden wanted, he just needed to tell Emmett.

Aiden nodded obediently, but his attention remained on his phone. Why hasn't he received a call yet...

Suddenly, he spoke up, "Dad, I need to go to the restroom."

"Here's your lemonade."

Aiden thanked him and paid the bill, but he didn't drink the lemonade. He leftright after.

When he got back in the car, Emmett looked at him, "That was quick."

"I just...just..."

Aiden wasn't used to being close to his dad, so he stuttered a bit.

"Can we leave now?"

"Yes."

Aiden took a deep breath.

Looks like trusting that guy named Alex was a mistake!