Two Times the Charm by Mr. Wilson

Chapter 76

Clara walked into the room, feeling a bit lost, not knowing how to break the ice.

But she spilt the beans to Emmett anyway.

… I need to take some time off.

Time off?” Emmett raised an eyebrow. “What’s up? Is it something to do with Aiden?”

“No, no! My son got a bit banged up. I’ve got to sort it out!”

Emmett looked at her, eyed her for a while, then offered. Want me to tag along?”

“No need, no need! It might get a bit awkward if you drop in..”

I’m bound to meet your son sooner or later, as his stepdad, maybe the sooner the better for him to accept me”

Clara was taken aback, “Aren’t we just a couple in name? I don’t think meeting is necessary! He’s still a kid, he won’t understand all this stuff! When he finds out the truth, he might have a hard time dealing with it.”

do you keep bringing up

about the marriage in–name thing?” Emmett closed in

Melendez, you… don’t get too close! It makes me uncomfortable.”

Emmett just lifted her chin, forcing her

to be? Why do I get the feeling that you’re playing dumb?”

to see my son! Don’t worry, I’ll be back. But my son is hurt, pretty badly.

“Is that so?”

a stunt like this? I don’t have time for that! I just want to see my kid, Mr

“You can go, I’ll go with

really not convenient! My son is afraid of strangers! And I don’t know how to introduce you! We are going to his biological father’s place, it’s really not appropriate to bring you along! I’ll only be gone for a few days,

why are you scared to face me?” Emmett narrowed his eyes, “I get the feeling you’re hiding

How could I possibly have something to hide from you? Even though we’re contractually married, I did marry you, but… I still need

stopping

can’t take you with

giving up on