Two Times the Charm (Clara and Emmett) novel Chapter 66

"Why are you opening the door so late?"

"I didn't hear!" Clara said with an awkward laugh, "Does Mr Melendez need anything?"

"How many times have I told you to call me Emmett? Or Em!"

"Oh..." Clara pulled a face, "Sorry, I'm still not used to it! I always feel that this nickname should be called by your real wife."

She, a fake wife, even felt guilty calling him that!

"Clara, so... do you want to be my real wife?" Emmett arched an eyebrow, staring at her face.

Clara quickly denied, "No, no! Mr Melendez, oh no, Emmett, don't over think! I know you've been helping me, giving me a lot of help, I'm already very satisfied! And... I have a son, I'm not good enough for you!"

"Are you trying to make me chase you?"

"Absolutely not!" Clara shook her head repeatedly.

Emmett smirked, "Why are you so eager to explain? I didn't say you can't be my real wife."

Clara was taken aback...

"If you're willing, I can try to date you, for real."

"No, no!"

Emmett frowned, "Is this... a rejection?"

Clara felt awkward, unsure how to respond.

Saying yes would be wrong, saying no would be wrong too.

"Mr Melendez, I don't mean that. I just feel I'm not good enough for you! And I've never planned to get married or have a boyfriend in my life."

"Doesn't your child want a father?"

Clara shook her head, "No, he's used to it."

Emmett felt annoyed.

"Go to sleep." He turned and left.

【Your dad said you're going to live with me starting tomorrow!】

【Yes, Mom. Grandma told me about it.】

【That's great!】

Clara waited for a while, and finally, Aiden's message came, 【Mom, actually Alex is very worried, he's afraid I'll take you away! Initially, we planned to get you and Dad back together, but Alex changed his mind halfway through, he's afraid I'll monopolize you, and then he won't have a place in your heart!】

Clara's mood suddenly became a bit heavy...

So, even Alex, this child, had such worries!

【This is all my fault.】

【It has nothing to do with you, Mom. I mentioned this just to let you know, it's best not to tell Alex about you and me meeting for now! I'm afraid Alex won't be able to rest easy.】

Clara sighed silently.

How did she have such understanding children? Aiden! And Alex, he's always loved her! That pure love and reliance had been the driving force for her to survive all this time!