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.

them out and placed them by the door for everyone to pick

while, her phone suddenly

saw it was Leah.

startled, fearing Leah was in

the phone,

like, he rejected

felt like a kid when it came to such

words of comfort, like she’ll

these comforting words were

see you, Clara!”

bit awkward, “I’m at work right now! Can we

“1 feel terrible now, I just need someone to talk

“This…”

an hour, can you spare half an hour?”

with no choice, Clara agreed, “Alright, but I can’t promise how long I can stay. If something comes

“Okay!”

got up to ask Ricardo for a