Two Times the Charm (Clara and Emmett) novel Chapter 369

How great would it be if Emmett was just an average man? Even if he was broke and not so good-looking, that would have been all okay!

But no, he had to be Mr. Exceptional, the unreachable height she has been chasing but couldn’t achieve.

"I'm going to ask you one more time. Where are you? Clara, stop playing games. I'm coming to get you." Emmett's voice came over the phone, softer then, almost pleading.

That was the first time Clara had ever heard him speak like that!

"I... I'm not telling you where I am!"

A few seconds of silence followed.

Then Emmett roared, "Tell me now! Is Elio with you? I swear, I'll kill him!"

Clara gritted her teeth, each word stinging, "I won't let you hurt Elio! Emmett, it's over between us. Let's part on good terms. I don't want to see you again, nor will I look for you! Your mother doesn't like me; let her find someone she does."

Emmett paused, hastily asking, "My mother? Did she pressure you? Tell me. I can cut her off. I'd do anything for you!"

"She didn't pressure me."

"Then why? Why?" Emmett's voice was nearly breaking, "I refuse to believe you have no feelings for me. You clearly... you clearly felt something when you were in my arms!"

"And what kind of feelings are those? Nothing but forced acceptance! It could be anyone, not just you. And I'd probably still pretend to enjoy it..."

"You... Clara, you're bold. I see you clearly now! You want to be with Elio, huh? I'm telling you. I won't let that happen!"

With that, Emmett hung up, as if afraid to hear her voice again.

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