Chapter 159

Ricardo was about to take off, but Emmett stopped him in his tracks.

“Don’t let Clara in on this, not a single peep.”

“Why not? Shouldn’t she be on her guard too?”

“Clara’s an innocent soul. I don’t want her to get all bummed out about the ways of the world. If we don’t find anything wrong, then it’s all water under the bridge.”

Ricardo finally got the gist and nodded, “Ah, I see! Mr. Melendez, you really think it through! I didn’t even consider that! Ms. Calloway is lucky to have you. always watching her back”

“She’s naive, so I have to look out for her.”

He was utterly smitten with this innocent woman.

At lunchtime, Clara wanted to grab a bite with Emmett and ask about Leah.

thought, she decided to ditch the

going on

didn’t want to cause any trouble for Emmett.

she was about to grab lunch alone, her phone

you have

up? You sound like

The doctor asked me to get a family member here. I can’t find anyone,

over?”

this, Clara immediately agreed, “Of course! I’ll

a cab to the

gave Emmett a

a car. I need to take care of her, so I might not be back in the afternoon!

replied in a serious tone, “How’s your friend? Do you want me to go with you?”

and quickly refused, “It’s okay! I

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