Chapter 283

Clara said helplessly, “You’re such a worrywart, but no one will come and take you and Aiden away. Now, go take a bath and hit the hay soon. And remember, don’t spill the beans about this to anyone, especially your dad, got it?”

Alex nodded, “Got it. Even if Dad bribes me with ten candies, I won’t squeal.”

“Not even for twenty candies.”

Alex laughed, “Gotcha. Night, Mom.”

Clara sighed helplessly.

Back in her room, Clara looked at her phone, wondering if she should call Elio.

Or should she ask Leah directly?

To avoid making Emmett green with envy, she made sure he was busy in the study before sneaking off to the suite to call Elio.

The phone rang a few times before he picked up.

“Calling me this late, aren’t you afraid of making Emmett jealous?”

you.” Clara went straight to the

silent for a few seconds before answering, “Why are you

said he saw Leah and Emmett’s mother

know. I’ve been

overthinking.” Clara felt a bit awkward, “About last

me; you’ll leave Emmett sooner or later. I’ll wait for you to come back to me.” He

looked at her

Elio’s tone so strange now, and why was he

know something else? Or was there a secret between him and

thought made

her bedroom door was

looked at Clara, and frowned,

Clara put away her phone, “The bath’s ready.

Together?”

go first. I have something to ask you

he sat down

It’s not a big deal.”

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