Two Times the Charm by Mr. Wilson

Chapter 145

I beg to differ Clara said with a sigh, I’m not being overly optimistic, but Leah is your kin, we know her! Maybe she’s not as simple as I think and maybe she’s got a bit of a soft spot for Emmett, but I don’t think she’s as complicated as you make her out to bel

“Let’s hope so

“I really appreciate all the running around you’ve done to help me,” Clara said cautiously. “As for the road ahead, I think I want to walk it alone. Elio, you should keep moving forward too!”

Elio laughed with a hint of irony, “Yeah right! You heartless woman, first you stole my heart, then you just up and married Emmett! I should just give up! Don’t worry about me, although I’m not as charming as him, there are plenty of women who fancy me! I’ve never been short of female company since you

left.”

Clara knew he always used this kind of talk to hide his true feelings.

But calling him out on it wouldn’t do any good, it would just make them both feel awkward.

“Well, good for you! Pick a nice girl and settle down! You’re at the age where you should be married, don’t worry your parents”

won’t doubt it! But I must warn you, be careful! I don’t know much about Leah, but I know plenty

I sound like an elder, you sound even more like one!” Clara glanced at the living room and

“Sure”

Clara sighed looking

ways! And Elio had played the sacrificial role, always making her feel guilty.

are

side,

needed some air! I’ve been playing with the kids all day, felt a bit stuffy”

her a knowing

rest

be tired, go wash up and

she started to leave.

a few steps before