Two Times the Charm by Mr. Wilson

Chapter 138

*Stop overthinking it, dude! Being with the Melendez family isn’t so bad, you know. Emmett, he’ll treat you well! He’s really trying to change his

ways.”

Even though he didn’t become all fluffy and nice overnight, Aiden could feel a shift in him.

Emmett would never have shared a bed with him or called him in private before.

“Yeah.” Alex nodded, “I got it, I’ll follow your lead from now on.”

He stepped forward, grabbing Aiden’s hand, “Stop being mad at me, okay? I know I messed up. I shouldn’t have changed our plans last minute!”

“Jeez!” Aiden sighed. “Any decisions you make, just let me know! We can discuss it, I won’t force you to do what I say, but it’s always better than you making decisions alone!*

Alex nodded repeatedly, grinning, “Gotcha! I’ll tell you everything from now on!”

you should get some sleep. I’ll head out.” Aiden was about to

“Bro‘”

“Hmm? What’s up?”

Alex pouted, with tears welling in his eyes, “I’m afraid to sleep alone. What if monsters come

was taken aback but quickly tried to wipe away his tears, “Hey, hey, don’t cry! There are no monsters here!”

Mom said monsters will come in through the window if

leave. Or I could go to your room! I can sleep on the floor! If a monster comes, you

neither of us would stand a

go find mom!” Alex was about to open

“Dad and mom are together, you’ll

then? Let’s

you can sleep in my room. It’s close to grandma and grandpa’s; they can come

Alex was eager to get going.

with his little brother,