Two Times the Charm by Mr. Wilson

Chapter 369

How great would it be if Emmett was just an average man? Even if he was broke and not so good-looking, that would have been all okay!

But no, he had to be Mr. Exceptional, the unreachable height she has been chasing but couldn’t achieve.

“I’m going to ask you one more time. Where are you? Clara, stop playing games. I’m coming to get you.” Emmett’s voice came over the phone, softer then, almost pleading.

That was the first time Clara had ever heard him speak like that!

“I… I’m not telling you where I am!”

A few seconds of silence followed.

Then Emmett roared, “Tell me now! Is Elio with you? I swear, I’ll kill him!”

Clara gritted her teeth, each word stinging, “I won’t let you hurt Elio! Emmett, it’s over between us. Let’s part on good terms. I don’t want to see you again, nor will I look for you! Your mother doesn’t like me; let her find someone she does.”

hastily asking, “My mother? Did she pressure you? Tell me. I

didn’t pressure me.”

was nearly breaking, “I refuse to believe you have no feelings for me. You clearly… you clearly felt something when you were in my

Nothing but forced acceptance! It could be anyone, not just you. And I’d probably still pretend to enjoy it…”

now! You want to be with Elio,

as if afraid to hear her voice again.

her phone,

the other phone, “Good job! It’s clear Emmett’s really fallen for you. What a pity you’re from two different worlds. It wasn’t meant to

what you asked. Now will

mother; why would I let them get hurt? Right?” Leah

out. Her hand still clutched

I’m sorry.”

doctor. She’s pregnant. We can’t have