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.”

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

mouth shut. “No

isn’t normal.” Clara could

and said, “In a nutshell, I want to compete with Emmett for you; I want

“I’m already married to Emmett, and he treats me well. You expect me to divorce at your say-so; what is marriage to me

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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 and your care for Alex! I hope you can understand my situation! You keep

you’ve fallen in love

Emmett; I don’t rule out the possibility of falling in love

his eyes. “Why? Why, after all these years by your side, can’t you love me? You know I want more than

and said, “I can only say I’m sorry; I really am, but what you’re asking of me now, I

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