Two Times the Charm (Clara and Emmett) novel Chapter 440

Clara moistened her dry lips, feeling as if the universe was playing a cruel joke on her.

It was just one thing after another.

But she couldn't let Elio find out about this. If he did, he would surely pester her again, or worse, go to the Melendez family with the news.

She slowly lifted her hand, resting it on her stomach. Her emotions were in turmoil, like a piece of meat dropped into a sizzling frying pan.

What a mess! It was all her own doing!

...

The next morning.

Aiden and Alex were already up, for the first time, they ran to Sophia's bedroom.

Sophia was taken aback when she opened the door to see them.

"Why are you guys here? Aren't you supposed to be in school today?"

"Grandma, school is out today!" Alex squinted his eyes and gave her a playful smile, tugging at her sleeve, "I had so much fun playing with Ms. Calloway yesterday. Can we play together again today?"

"Of course!" Sophia laughed, then looked at Aiden, "What about you? Did you enjoy spending time with Ms. Calloway too?"

Aiden nodded earnestly, "Yes, I like it. She is very patient with us."

Sophia smiled, satisfied, and pulled Alex closer, "But why do you call Leah ‘Ms. Calloway’ now? She's been around you all along, hasn't she?"

Aiden's and Alex's reactions to Leah were different.

"So, shall I ask the butler to take you to her? Ms. Calloway should be up by now, and I will ask her to spend the whole day with you."

"Wow! That's great!" Alex jumped up in excitement, following his brother's narrative, "She never had much time for me before, but now that we're at the Melendez family, she can finally play with me!"

Sophia stroked Alex's hair, feeling a twinge of regret, "You've had a tough time, my dear grandson. I regret not bringing you back earlier. You wouldn't have had to stay with other families then."

Luckily, Alex was young and probably wouldn't remember too much from before, sparing him from any significant impact.

Perhaps this was a blessing in disguise.

After all, this would make it easier for him to accept Leah again.

As Sophia turned to call the butler, Alex looked at his brother, "Why did we have to lie to Grandma just now?"