The Double ( or More ?) Life of The Fake Heiress

Chapter 10

Emmitt’s brow furrowed slightly as he felt his arm being tugged, but he didn’t pull away. “What’s up?”

Summer’s eyes sparkled with a playful cuteness on her meticulously made–up face. “I’ve been filming a show for a while now and haven’t visited Mom and Dad in ages. I feel kinda bad about it. Plus, Mira just got back from the countryside, and she’s probably feeling a bit out of her element. I was thinking of staying at home for a few days. spend some time with the folks, and help Mira get settled in.”

Emmitt mulled over her words for a few seconds before nodding. “Sounds good. We’ll all feel better knowing you’re there to show Mira the ropes.”

Summer let out a chirpy “yeah” and tilted her head slightly towards Mirabella with a playful jerk of her chin. Then she let go of Emmitt and hopped into the passenger seat, assuming the air of someone quite at home.

her mask, but said nothing. She calmly opened the back door of the

rearview mirror at Mirabella, who had now removed

herself with the thought that maybe this country girl, unfamiliar with the world of showbiz, simply couldn’t grasp the significance of her

way, Mira, we’re the same age, so you must be starting your senior year of high school, right?”

was bathed in the soft glow of the car’s interior lights, softening the sharpness of her features. She responded with a soft “mm–hmm.”

with intrigue, finding Mirabella’s husky voice and laid–back demeanor oddly captivating. Gathering her composure, Summer forced a smile and said. “I heard from my Mom that you’d sorted out your transfer when you left Grandma’s.”

‘Grandma‘ just a tad, though it would take a keen

gaze, avoiding eye contact and losing the casual tone of her voice. “Have