Chapter 255

Clara took a deep breath, not knowing how to react other than to give a bitter smile.

After a while, Emmett’s car pulled up.

As soon as he saw Clara and his mother, he got out of the car and quickly strode over to Clara.

“You’re not criticizing my wife again, are you?” he asked.

Sophia looked at her son and avoided his gaze. “No. Ask her if you don’t believe me.”

“She didn’t criticize me; we were just chatting!” Clara quickly responded. “She saw the news and knew I designed the new project, so she was discussing it with me.”

Emmett was well aware of his mother’s character, and he knew Clara well.

He put his arm around Clara and smiled. “Really? I’m relieved to see you two getting along. Otherwise… I was actually considering moving out with you and the kids. I was worried you might not be comfortable with it.”

heart as she looked at him. She knew

scoffed and

Clara felt helpless. “You really shouldn’t have said that. Your mom has a strong sense of pride. Isn’t that like a threat to

she didn’t pick on you, I wouldn’t have said that.” Emmett naturally took her hand. “Both you and my mother are important women in my life. If you mistreat her, I won’t stand

grandparents to look after Aiden and Alex,

to move out, seeking to escape Sophia’s

work. Moving out with Aiden and Alex was like leaving them in the

too much if she and Emmett moved out without

parents look after her children made her feel more

family relations worse, not

want that.

always willing

up if I can compromise?” Clara playfully smacked his arm. “You’ve had a

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255