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.”

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

his mouth shut. “No one’s threatening

Clara could clearly see this.

turned around and said, “In a nutshell, I want to compete with Emmett for

in the middle?” Clara calmed 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 your say-so; what is marriage to

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My deal with the 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 might have considered you. But it wouldn’t be because I have feelings for you, but because I appreciate all you’ve done

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tell you, I do have feelings for Emmett; I don’t rule out the possibility of falling in

Elio looked at her in shock, a hint of loss flashing in his eyes. “Why? Why, after all these years by

I really am, but what you’re asking of me

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