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?”

face saddened as she responded, “He was taken away by

and said, “We should bring your son back at some point. I’d

could

proving to be a real ordeal for

felt like a scene out of a disaster movie!

the place, satisfied that Clara was indeed living alone, he relaxed, “I’ll have Ricardo help you

closer to her son, she nodded.

she’d have to be extra careful when video chatting with

of her shopping bag

it didn’t look appetizing

had bought it in a hurry, afraid her lie would be exposed! As for whether it was actually tasty,

brought the plates over,

a try! It’s spaghetti

didn’t move his fork,

really good!” Clara quickly

she almost threw

salt to this bolognese?! It was

her “What’s wrong?”