Two Times the Charm by Mr. Wilson

Chapter 55

Emmett showed up at Clara’s place, his presence in the tiny room seeming to shrink the space even more.

“When are you moving to my place?”

“In a few days, I guess!”

“Tomorow”

Clara frowned, “I need some time to pack! I still have time on my lease here and I’ve already paid the rent!”

Emmett plopped down on the sofa, picking up a finance book from the coffee table, “You into this stuff?

“I’m not really into it. I’m just trying to learn something I mean, how else am I supposed to be a good secretary if I don’t know anything?

Emmett smirked and responded. ‘If you’re interested in finance, I could teach you myself” Clara quickly declined, “No, not I can manage on my own! I wouldn’t want to waste your time!” Emmett insisted “You’re my wife, I should be doing this.”

He suddenly got up and headed for the bathroom, and Clara hurriedly fullowed. She felt anxious, fearing he might find traces of Alex that she hadn’t yet managed to erase. After all, Emmett’s visit was out of the blue! She was totally unprepared! Trying to change the subject, Emmett asked, “Do you live here alone?”

Clara nodded and replied, “Yeah!” Emmett continued, “Don’t you have a son?”

she responded, “He was

said, “We should bring

Clara could only nod reluctantly.

proving to be a real ordeal for

second with Emmett felt like a scene out

quick once–over of the place, satisfied that Clara was indeed living alone, he relaxed,

agreed, thinking she’d be closer to her son,

extra careful when video chatting with Alex from now

her shopping bag onto plates

didn’t look appetizing at

it in a hurry, afraid her lie would be exposed! As for whether it was actually tasty, she had no

brought the plates over,

Give it a try! It’s spaghetti

but didn’t move his fork, “You say this is good?”

really good!” Clara quickly

second she almost threw upl

forget to add salt to this bolognese?! It was tasteless!

at her “What’s wrong?”