Chapter 84
Two Times The Charm Novel (Clara and Emmett)
Just as she was thinking, she got a sudden message from Aiden.
âMom, have you left yet?â
Clara couldnât help but smile.
Even though Aiden is young, heâs always concerned about everything.
âNot yet, but Iâm at the airport! You need to study hard, Mommy will be back soon!â
âWill you bring Alex back?â
âProbably not this time! Once Mom has everything arranged, Iâll make sure you meet Alex! Be good, and once I get there, Iâll find a chance to video call you!â
After a while, Aiden replied, âMom, Iâm okay, letâs not video call! Alex is injured, and he might feel upset if I video chat with you. He might get worried that Iâll steal his mom! You can just send me some videos!â
Claraâs nose tingled, and she almost burst into tears right there!
How lucky she was to have such a thoughtful son; itâs like sheâs accumulated good karma from her past life.
âAlright, Mommy will listen to you! If you need anything, just text me. Iâll be more flexible once | get there, and I can pick up calls anytime!â
âMm, have a safe trip, Mom.â
Clara stared at the message, thinking about her son, and stayed in the restroom for quite a while before leaving.
Thank God! This place is not a frequent passâby! Otherwise, people would think sheâs crazy.
As Clara walked back, Emmett was still in the meeting.
During the break, Clara smiled and said, âYou might as well go back! Itâs unnecessary for you to be here with me; I wonât get lost.â
âI worry about you going alone.â Emmett said very naturally.
It was as if he and Clara had been a couple for many years!
Butâ¦
It sounded a bit awkward to Clara.
She wanted to say something a few times but held back.
âYouâre boarding in half an hour.â Emmett suddenly pulled out a check and handed it to her, âSince you wonât let me see your son, this is the least I can do.â
Clara was shocked and quickly pushed it back, âMr. Melendez, what are you doing? I canât take this!
Iâm already grateful enough for the private jet ride; accepting your money would be too much!â
âItâs a gift for your son.â
âHeâs a kid; he doesnât need a gift!â Mentioning her son made Clara so nervous; she was practically sweating buckets!
âTake it.â
âMr. Melendez, I really canâtâ¦â
âIf I tell you to take it, then take it! Or Iâll go with you and give it to him in person.â
Upon hearing this, Clara immediately grabbed the check.
âThen on behalf of my son, thank you!â
Emmett frowned and looked at her, âIt seems like you donât want me to meet your son.
ΤΠâHuh?â Clara swallowed nervously, âWhy wouldnât I want you to meet my son?! Actually, heâs very shy and doesnât like to talk. If he meets you, he might get all sorts of ideas. Heâs afraid someone will take his mom away, so he canât accept other men around me.â
âIs your son an introverted child?â
âYes! Very introverted!â Claraâs lies were getting smoother, âHe barely talks throughout the day.â