Two Times the Charm (Clara and Emmett) novel Chapter 504

“How can I pretend I don’t know? Emmett’s men have already taken her, don’t you understand? If I don’t go now, it’ll be too late! Nestor, get out of my way. Don’t make me move you by force!”

“I’ll die here before I let you pass. If you’re going to leave, you’ll have to step over my dead body! I failed to reason with my son all those years ago. I will not make that same mistake again!” Nestor’s face was a grim mask. “Don’t try to persuade me. I’m not moving! Whatever happens to Clara is none of my concern. My only duty is to protect you!”

Elio reached out to push Nestor aside, but the older man clung to the doorknob like he was carved from stone, using every ounce of his strength.

“Nestor, don’t you understand how I feel about Clara?”

“It’s because I understand that I can’t let you go! Right now, the misunderstanding between Emmett and Clara is only getting worse. For you, that should be a good thing.”

Nestor took a steadying breath and pressed on. “If you truly love Ms. Calloway, if you really want to be with her, then you should let them fight. Let them tear each other apart with hatred and regret!”

“…”

“That way, whether Leah is in the picture or not, they will never get back together. Don’t you see that, sir?”

“But… but that’s a life we’re talking about! I can just imagine it. Even if Clara tells Emmett the baby in her belly is his, he won’t believe a word of it! And knowing her, knowing how much she loves him, she’ll probably keep her mouth shut to protect him!”

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