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

Chapter 22

On Sunday, Mirabella’s package arrived. It wasn’t particularly large, yet it was surprisingly heavy. Shawn, who had mustered the strength of Hercules and enlisted his wife’s help, finally managed to heave the box from the doorstep into the living room.

Delilah eyed her husband, puffing and panting, and teased, “Don’t forget to take that supplement Mira sent you, hon.”

Shawn’s forehead was a symphony of throbbing veins. Exhausted, he had no desire to speak.

Mirabella descended the staircase just in time to witness the scene. She headed to the kitchen for a glass of water.

“Honey, your package is here.” Delilah called out to her.

With a nonchalant hum, Mirabella set down her glass and approached.

friend send you? It’s so

eyes lowered slightly as she rolled up her sleeves, answering casually, “Oh, just a bunch

spoke, she bent down and effortlessly lifted the box, her slender frame seeming to harbor

she declared, her voice betraying

his daughter a strongwoman? The box must have weighed at least fifty pounds. How could she

her mental image of a delicate and dainty daughter began

lifting a box. After a year in her current body, which had initially felt feeble, she had undergone extensive conditioning and training that had left her in the best shape so far. To her, a box weighing forty or fifty pounds was a trifle.

the entire afternoon

Delilah made several trips to her daughter’s door,

a trace of fatigue

the airport, he had not once returned home. Whether he was simply too busy or reluctant to accept her as his sister, she didn’t know. And frankly. it didn’t matter

mentioned choosing Parkside High a few days ago, but he thought she was just boasting. Deep down, he had little