Two Times the Charm by Mr. Wilson

Chapter 21

The kindergarten was just in sight, the rain outside had lightened up, and the road conditions had improved a lot Emmett gradually slowed down his car

Emmett asked, “Where’s the kid’s father?”

“Huh?”

The question caught Clara by surprise she was at a loss for words.

“I mean, why is the kid with you? Why cant his father pick him up?”

Emmett glanced at her noticing her rigid expression, and decided to rephrase his question in a gentler way.

“HeClara was a bit evasive her voice slightly heavy “He hes passed away

Clara made up an excuse. She couldn’t tell Emmett that she had no idea who the child’s father was She didn’t want to arouse suspicion about herself or Alex. She could bear everything, but the child was innocent

“Did he really pass away or are you hiding

really he’s

for bringing up your pain”

softly, and Clara answered awkwardly. “It’s okay

okay After all, she was making it up! The

kindergarten gate Emmett got

stepped in front of Emmett, “Mr Melendez, it’s getting late. You should go back I can

to go in with her, which made her a bit

to see Alex She worried that Emmett might know the relatives of that man. If so, she could lose

“it’s still raining”

his eyes. He felt that after he had asked about her and her child’s situation, he should give them a nde

son loves rainy days. After I pick him up, we can take a walk around. He especially loves splashing in

with another excuse with a smile