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

Chapter 16

In a heartbeat, Mirabella found hersell wrapped in Delilah’s arms. Mirabella blinked, caught off guard by Delilah’s embrace. “Oh, my sweet girl, you finally called me Mom!” Delilah’s voice quivered with excitement, almost on the verge of tears.

Mirabella sighed. It was as if they were on different wavelengths.

Ten minutes later, after a brisk shower, Mirabella descended the stairs in a laid–back, oversized tee paired with distressed jeans. Despite the casual clean look, she exuded a cool vibe.

“My daughter’s just so gorgeous,” Delilah mused, resting her chin in her hand as she admired Mirabella walking towards her. Even though she wasn’t wearing the clothes she had bought for her, it didn’t stop her from cheering on her daughter’s beauty.

Shawn chimed in with a proud nod. “She’s definitely got my good genes.”

a playful roll of her eyes. “Get

dear.” Shawn quickly conceded, the picture of a doting

she overheard their banter, and felt bombarded by their public display

her seat at the dining table. She had always been a girl of few words, often maintaining her silence during the meal responding to Shawn and Delilah’s occasional conversation starters with monosyllabic

guilt. This poor child

remember something and quickly went upstairs. She returned in a couple of minutes, holding two small bottles she had retrieved from her suitcase, and handed one to each of

these for you.” Mirabella said softly, her exquisite

herbal scent wafted out. The aroma instantly made Delilah feel refreshed as if her spirit had been cleansed. She suffered from chronic migraines that flared up now and then. With no cure in sight, she relied on painkillers for relief. This morning, her head had started to hurt, but she didn’t want to show her pain in front of her daughter. This scent miraculously seemed to soothe

what is this?” Delilah asked, surprised and delighted, inhaling the scent, feeling the urge to bask in it forever. Mirabella saw Delilah

then added, “Keep one by your bedside each night. It should help with