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.”

grabbed his coat from the back of

stunned, watching his retreating figure,

it be… he was off

a corner and quickly dialled Teresa, Yo, old lady… Mr

after Clara! That woman is nothing but

doesn’t listen

I’ll call him myself!”

secretary to sigh and start worrying again.

she’d ratted him out,

forehead in self–reproach.

so dumb! How did I

horse–riding class and was leaving when

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

“Hello?”

Alex fell off the balcony. He’s in the hospital now! I tried calling you, but you didn’t

Is it serious?

said he’s got some fractures. He’ll need to rest for a while!” Elio’s voice hardened, “Clara, I don’t know what’s so urgent that you’re always unreachable, but how am