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

Chapter 23

Emmitt felt a pang of shame for his earlier presumptions, so he was all the more insistent on driving her to school.

Mirabella had finished her meal and was about to agree to his offer when he added, “Summer’s at Parkside High School too. I promised her I’d drive her on the first day of school. You’re not familiar with Parkside, and with Summer there, you’d have…”

Before he could finish, Mirabella cut him off with a cool, “No need, I can manage on my own,” the corner of her mouth twisting in self–mockery.

With that she stood up, glanced at Delilah and Shawn, and said, “Dad, Mom, I’m heading upstairs.” Without waiting for a response, she walked away.

Soon after, Mirabella’s figure vanished at the stairwell.

Snapping back to reality, Emmitt frowned slightly, wondering if she was throwing a temper tantrum because he mentioned driving Summer, too. He looked at his parents and said with a heavy voice, “Has she been like this since she got back?”

was, feeling a bit guilty just

But you know she’s just returned, and you haven’t come to see her for days.

fault, Emmitt couldn’t help but retort, “Even if she’s upset, that’s no excuse for her attitude. Mom. I know she’s just returned, but don’t spoil her too

with a bit of ferocity, “Hey, why are you so hard on your sister? What did she ever do to

raising his hands in a placating gesture. “Okay, my bad. I shouldn’t have come tonight. I’ll

glanced at the barely touched dinner, feeling overwhelmed. “Emmitt seemed to get along fine

gently patting her shoulder, soothingly saying. “Take it slow. Our daughter just got back. They need time

was the most level–headed. He should’ve gotten along best with Mira,

other Davis kids, Zach, Nick and Leo, were wild cards and hadn’t come home yet. Who knew what kind of

he decided to call Summer and arranged