Chapter 102
Two Times The Charm Novel (Clara and Emmett)
âAbsolutely not. This isnât up for discussion*
Emmett didnât have the guts to let her stay here any longer. Was he really going to put up with her betrayal?
âMr. Melendezâ¦â
âIâm giving you one day. By tomorrow, you have to leave with meâ He couldnât wait any longer.
âWhat? But⦠I still have things to sort out here! My son is injured; I need to be with him, otherwise, Iâd be a lousy Mom! I understand Iâm your secretary and thereâs a contract between us, but I have to put my son first, right, Mr. Melendez?â
âUsing your child as an excuse again? I told you to take the kid with us, but you refused. So, you have no choice but to leave with me right now!â
He had already seen what this woman was doing with another man. If he hadnât shown up in time, who knows what wouldâve happened?
âNo way! My son canât go with you!â Clara blurted out almost subconsciously The words had barely left her mouth when she froze.
Damn, did she overreact? She didnât arouse his suspicion, did she?
Sure enough, Emmett turned serious, looking into her eyes, âWhy? You seem to care a lot about me seeing your son.â
âI..I told you!â Clara laughed awkwardly, âHeâs very introverted, probably a bit autistic, and especially afraid of strangers!â
With your personality, how could you raise an autistic son?â Emmett was skeptical.
Swallowing hard, Clara replied, âWell⦠Iâm not around him often, I have to work to support him, so he might⦠lack some maternal loveâ¦â
âIâll find the best doctor for your son.â
Emmett had plenty of money.
Whether it was finding a doctor to treat autism or booking an entire hospital for her son, it was all possible.
Hearing this, Clara knew she couldnât keep deceiving him. So, she quickly changed the topic, âWell, I guess I should go back with you then!â
Emmett asked, âAre you not treating your son anymore?â
âHe hasnât been diagnosed with autism yet, and heâs really scared of doctors, so letâs just forget about it!â
âSo, your son is scared of strangers and doctors, but heâs not scared of that man just now, right?â
âMr. Melendez, are you really going to get angry about this too? Heâs been helping me take care of my child, so theyâre a bit close.â
Emmett sneered, feeling uncomfortable.
No wonder Clara was considering a backup plan and thinking about being with that man. It all came back to her son..
It seemed that if he didnât solve her sonâs problem, he wouldnât completely win her heart.
Back in the room, Alex was still waiting for his mother to return.
After waiting for a while, his mother still hadnât returned. Instead, Mr. Milburn showed up.
âWhereâs my mom?â
âSheâs got some stuff to deal with outside, and youâre coming with me for now!â Elio grabbed Alexâs hand and tried to leave Blinking, Alex suddenly shook off his hand.
âWhat happened to my mom?â
âSheâs run into some trouble and wants me to hide you for now. Alex, be a good boy and come with me!â
Elio was worried too. What if Emmett barged in?
If he really saw Alex, who knows what would happen?
âHide?â Alex, being quite smart, caught on almost immediately. âHas Emmett come looking for my mom?â
Elio was a bit surprised. Even though they hadnât had any real contact, Emmett was still Alexâs biological father, and hearing Alex call him by his name sounded a bit strange.