Two Times the Charm by Mr. Wilson

Chapter 262

“I’ve never been your possession; how can you say you’re giving me away?” Clara suddenly resented Elio at this point: “I appreciate you, and I know you’ve helped me a lot, but… I hope you can respect me.”

“You think I don’t want to respect you? I just now–”

His words hung in the air as he abruptly stopped speaking.

Clara was somewhat puzzled. “Could it be that someone’s threatening you?”

But she didn’t understand; she hadn’t crossed anyone. Apart from Emmett perhaps taking her for granted, why would anyone else target

her?

“I can’t say anything right now.”

there really is someone threatening you?” Clara pushed, forcing Elio to meet her gaze. “Speak up! Elio, is there something you can’t tell

clamped his mouth shut.

Clara could clearly see

nutshell, I want to compete with

herself down, trying to avoid escalating the conflict with Elio. “I’m already married to Emmett, and he treats me well. You expect me to divorce at

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Melendez family was a straightforward cash-for-goods exchange; I volunteered. I have no reason to resent Emmett, so I can’t do anything to hurt him!” Clara frowned. “If I hadn’t married Emmett and started living as husband and wife, I

you’ve fallen in love

I don’t rule out

of loss flashing in his eyes. “Why? Why, after all these years by your side, can’t

“I can only say I’m sorry; I really am,

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