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.

much thought, she decided

think something is going on if they saw them

want to cause any trouble for Emmett.

as she was about to grab lunch

have a moment?”

up? You sound like something’s

pick up! The doctor asked me to get a family

over?”

“Of course! I’ll

hanging up, Clara hailed a cab to

gave Emmett

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

your friend? Do you want me

was taken aback and quickly refused, “It’s okay! I can

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