Chapter 313
Two Times The Charm Novel (Clara and Emmett)
âYes, Mr. Melendez.â
Just as Emmett was feeling frustrated, Sophia called again, but he declined without hesitation.
But a while later, his phone showed a call from Aiden.
With a slight hesitation, Emmett answered the call, and Aidenâs voice came through.
âDad, why havenât you and Mom come back yet?â
âIâm a bit tied up, so I might get back a bit late.â
âAre you guys coming back at all? Grandma insisted we meet a woman, claiming sheâs our biological mom.â
At this, Emmett immediately frowned, âListen to me, whatever your grandma does, you and Alex just ignore her! Find an excuse about studying or something; Iâm on my way back!â
âGot it, Dad.â
After hanging up, Emmett immediately made a U-turn and headed home.
Upon arrival, he spotted a red car parked in his yard.
This definitely wasnât a Melendez familyâs car!
âSon, youâre finally back.â His mother hurried out as soon as she spotted his car with a smile on her face, âI knew youâd come back. Come, let me introduce you to Leah.â
Leah?
Emmett stared at the vaguely familiar face before him, his expression darkening, âWhy are you here again? Didnât I tell you to vanish from the kidsâ lives?â
After he spoke, Leahâs eyes instantly welled up. She backed away in fear, hiding behind Sophia.
âIâm sorry; I didnât plan on disturbing your lives. Meeting your mom was an accident. If this is causing trouble⦠Iâll leave right now.â
As she finished, she tried to leave, but Sophia grabbed her, turning to her son.
âWhat the hell are you doing? Sheâs their biological mother; are you planning on lying to them and saying that Clara is their real mother?â
âThe kids are old enough to know who their mother is; I donât need to lie! But I will never have anything to do with this woman! Even if I didnât have Clara, Iâd never let her step foot in my house, let alone marry her!â
Leahâs face turned pale. She looked like a lost and pitiful kitten.
After seeing him act like this, Sophia got even angrier.
âLeahâs a girl who bore your two sons; is it right to talk to her like this?â
âI donât see a problem with it!â
âIt must be Clara spoiling you! You canât even manage basic manners now! Is this how your father and I raised you?â
âSorry, my manners arenât for just anyone.â Emmett turned to Leah, âLeave! Now!â
After hearing this, Leah seemed shocked, quickly nodding.
âIâll leave right away; donât be angry, and donât fight with your mom. This is all my fault⦠Sophia, donât be angry because of me. I did accept the money before, even though I was desperate.â
âItâs not your fault.â
âBut I agreed to the transaction; I shouldnât be here now. This is my fault. Stop fighting; Iâll leave right away.â