Two Times the Charm by Mr. Wilson

Chapter 72

At AW Corporation.

After wrapping up a meeting, Taylor retreated to his office, intending to quietly pore over some documents. But all he could think about was Clara’s face and figure.

He had no clue what was happening! It was like he was bewitched, his mind filled with Clara, and he couldn’t get her out of his head.

Unable to concentrate on his work, he got up, walked over to the floor–to–ceiling window in his office, and absent–mindedly lit up a cigarette.

The doctor had warned him to cut down on smoking after he was discharged from the hospital, and he’d been good about it, but this time…. he just couldn’t keep his mind at ease.

“Mr. Atwood!”

His secretary knocked on the door from outside. “The folks in the conference room said they’ve sent over the quarterly summary. Do you want to have a look?”

Taylor waved his hand, “Nah, I’m not in the mood.”

“I’m taking the day off. Don’t bother me unless it’s something important. I need to step out.”

that, Taylor grabbed his coat from the back of his chair and headed

stunned, watching his retreating figure, wondering what he

off

and quickly dialled Teresa, Yo, old lady… Mr Atwood’s out again! Looks like he might be going to see Miss Clara!”

need to stop him! Don’t let him go after Clara! That woman is nothing but trouble for my son, she’s no good for him!”

Mr Atwood… he doesn’t listen to me!”

I’ll call

leaving the secretary to sigh and

would know she’d ratted him out,

her forehead in

how could I be so dumb! How did

class and was leaving when

been evening where he was, so when his call came,

“Hello?”

in the hospital now! I tried calling you, but

it serious?

what’s so urgent that you’re always unreachable, but how am I supposed