Chapter 157

Upon arriving at the Melendez family’s place, the minute Clara stepped in, Alex bolted out from inside and jumped right into her arms.

Clara glanced at Emmett cautiously, always worrying that Alex’s exuberance might be misunderstood.

He really likes you, as his mom.”

“Yeah, Alex and I get along great.” Clara chuckled as Alex grabbed her face and planted a kiss on it.

“Dad, I want to kiss you too!”

Emmett was taken aback when Alex made this request.

Clara moved Alex over to him, “Go on, give him a kiss. Your dad’s just a bit shy.”

Alex didn’t give a hoot and went straight in for a kiss.

Emmett’s face stiffened for a moment, then he reached out and pulled Alex into his arms.

pick me up and

“Alex, your dad’s beat. Let him rest

ahead inside, I’ll

go check on

knowing Aiden would be in the study doing his homework.

room with a glass of water, Clara said, “Aiden, have some water. Take a

to finish up first then take

patted his head, “You’re such a good boy. Mom’s so proud

only just realized

play. He’s not a bookworm like you.”

smart. He picks up things quickly when I

such a sweetheart!”

little brother. As the older one,

boy!” Clara beamed, “I’ll leave you to it then. Come find me when you’re done.”

“Okay!”

study, she saw Emmett carrying

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