Chapter 418

The Melendez family had Leah still around. What if Clara’s visit to Emmett was misconstrued yet again?

To get her hands on the antidote, Clara had tried her best to avoid any encounters with Emmett, but he seemed determined to seek her out.

“Enough with the chatter! If the young master calls for you, you better get moving!” the butler grumbled, a look of impatience on his face. “Remember, don’t upset the young master. If he’s unhappy, I’ll make sure you’re not having a good time either. In the Melendez house, you’re a maid, and when orders come your way, there’s no room for refusal!”

Knowing there was no way to evade the situation, Clara nodded reluctantly.

She deliberately took a detour through the back yard to Emmett’s room. As soon as she stepped inside, before she could even approach Emmett…

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door!

Startled, Clara instinctively hid behind the door, holding her breath.

“Emmett, it’s me, Leah. Sophia sent me over with some hangover remedy.”

breathe a word! If Leah were to walk right in and see her in Emmett’s

there?” Leah knocked

handsome face clouded in a drunken haze, his expression grim. “Beat it. I don’t need any hangover remedy, and I don’t want to be

rest! I’ll leave the hangover remedy at your

to breathe a sigh of relief

on the bed, his slender finger motioning. “Water, give me

was he

handed it to him.

to come back?”

words made Clara’s heart ache,

out to gently stroke his cheek. Maybe only at times like this could she get close

this would be the only time

you water, have a sip!”

he suddenly tossed

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