Chapter 239

Clara was contemplating whether to text Elio when Emmett’s call came in first.

“What are you up to?”

“I’m in the office, nothing much.”

“Come down for a sec.”

Clara was puzzled, “Come down for what? You’re not back already, are you?” She rushed to the window and sure enough, Emmett’s car was parked right there!

“How come you’re back so early? You should’ve given me a heads-up!”

“If I had, there wouldn’t be any surprise,” Emmett chuckled, “If you were seeing someone else, I’d have caught you red-handed.”

Clara replied helplessly, “Caught being unfaithful? You sure that’s a surprise and not a shock?”

downstairs, “Come on down, I’ll

“Alright,”

hung up, dashed downstairs, and hopped

cautious demeanor, Emmett laughed, “What are you

to

they’ll find out sooner or later.” Emmett didn’t get why Clara was being so

worthy of standing next to you, it’ll be different. Most people will think I’m with you for your money when

I love you, not because of

say that I can add color to your life! I don’t want them to think in the end that you chose me because you made a

cans of coffee beans from the trunk. “Do you like coffee? This is a special product I brought back, very rare! They can only produce

be a waste to let me drink

ends meet! Time was always scarce, she had to cut back on sleep and rely on coffee for a boost.

pulling all-nighters! It’s bad for your brain,” Emmett laughed looking at her head, “You’re already

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