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.

computer, printed them out and

a while, her

she saw it was

instantly startled, fearing Leah was

answered the

guy I like, he rejected me! What should

felt like a kid when it came to

were some words of comfort, like she’ll find someone better in the

felt these comforting words were

want to see you, Clara!”

work right now! Can we talk after I get off?”

Leah sobbed, “1 feel terrible now, I just need someone to talk to! Can you come? Just for an

“This…”

you spare half an hour?”

Clara agreed, “Alright, but I can’t promise how long I can stay.

“Okay!”

up, Clara got up to