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.”

playful roll of her eyes.

you say, dear.” Shawn quickly conceded, the

Mirabella drew closer, she overheard their banter, and

always been a girl of few words, often maintaining her silence during the meal responding to

of guilt. This poor child must’ve been so lonesome, so starved of affection, to develop such a solitary

returned in a couple of minutes, holding two small bottles she had retrieved from her suitcase,

Mirabella said softly, her

It’s quite a fancy little thing– As soon as the lid was off, a rich 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,

and delighted, inhaling the scent, feeling the urge to bask in it forever. Mirabella saw Delilah visibly relax

paused, then added, “Keep one by your bedside