Two Times the Charm by Mr. Wilson

Chapter 319

Elio frowned, “I bet Emmett already knows! It’s already the afternoon of the next day.”

“What?!”

Elio showed her his phone, and sure enough, it was the next day.

Clara immediately stood up to leave, but Elio grabbed her, “You can’t go! Someone’s out to get you. It’s dangerous out there! You’re safe here!”

“I don’t get it, if you’re looking out for me, you should tell me everything.”

“I can’t tell you yet; you just need to stay here. I’ll protect you.”

“You’ve got me all confused. I don’t know who’s out to get me or why I can’t leave.”

Clara was anxious, but it was clear Elio wasn’t planning on letting her go.

trust me, just relax here: Once it’s safe, I’ll bring

or he’ll be searching all over for me. If he finds this place, I’m

think I can’t protect you and only Emmett can?”

it. If Emmett finds out I’m missing, it’s normal for him to look for me, isn’t it? If I

Elio didn’t respond.

want you to get dragged into this. If Emmett knows I’m with

that.

another deep breath, “You know how Emmett is; he’s capable of anything. If you’re really looking out for me, let me

scoffed, “Who do you think hurt you?”

you just tell me straight? Elio, what’s happened to you?”

he wouldn’t have helped her when they didn’t know each other

think I want this? Do you know how much it hurts?” Elio clenched her wrist, forcing her to look at

trying

in that empty house. Without your frequent phone calls checking in on me, I suddenly feel

felt guilt welling up inside her.