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?”

“He was taken away by my

frowned and said, “We should bring your son

okay Clara could

was proving to be a real ordeal for her.

Emmett felt like a

Clara was indeed living alone, he

closer to her son,

careful when video chatting with Alex from now on!

the contents of her shopping

didn’t look appetizing

her lie would be exposed! As for

plates over,

a try! It’s

didn’t move his fork, “You say this is

It’s really good!” Clara quickly tasted

next second she almost

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

looked at her