Two Times the Charm by Mr. Wilson

Chapter 174

Clara lowered her head, her voice dropping to a mere whisper.

“Kids need company.”

1 get it now!” Emmett grabbed her hand tightly, “It wasn’t until you came along that I realized how fun and meaningful it is to have a family around. I used to think that making more money and making the Melendez family stronger was what happiness and importance were all about! But now I truly understand, that’s not what’s most important! The real happiness I want is having you by my side, having our kids by my side, work doesn’t matter”

His sudden confession left Clara a bit flustered.

Emmett held her hand even tighter, “Clara, everything I’ve changed has been for you! Please don’t let me down.”

Clara looked at him, “Let you down? How could I let you down?”

“Unless your heart isn’t with me, I can take anything else!”

“Let’s go, we gotta get to work.” Emmett never let go of her hand, even as he led her to the car.

Looking at his profile, Clara felt… like something was slowly changing.

the office, Clara organized all the files on her computer, printed them out and placed them by the door for

her phone

she saw it was

instantly startled, fearing Leah was in some sort of crisis.

up?” Clara answered the

the guy I like, he rejected me! What should I

like a kid when it came to such

of comfort, like she’ll find someone better

felt these comforting

want to see you, Clara!” Leah’s voice

work right now! Can we talk after I

feel terrible now, I just need someone to talk to! Can you come? Just

“This…”

an hour, can you spare half an

but I can’t promise how long I can stay.

“Okay!”

got up to ask Ricardo for a