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.”

someone threatening you?” Clara pushed, forcing Elio to meet her gaze. “Speak up! Elio, is

his mouth shut. “No

your behaviour isn’t normal.” Clara could clearly see

want to compete with Emmett for you; I want to

me in the middle?” Clara calmed herself down, trying to avoid escalating the conflict with Elio. “I’m already married to Emmett, and

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hasn’t done anything wrong in this situation. From the start, I hid Alex’s existence. 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 for me

you’ve fallen in love with

must put it that way, then I’ll tell you, I do have feelings for Emmett; I don’t rule out the possibility of falling in love with him! At least right

shock, a hint of loss flashing in his eyes. “Why? Why, after all

lowered her head and said, “I can only say I’m sorry; I really am, but what you’re asking

The Melendez Group