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?”

here he was, feeling a bit guilty just moments ago.

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

at fault, Emmitt couldn’t help but retort, “Even if she’s upset, that’s no excuse for her attitude.

her son’s words, slapping the table with a bit of ferocity, “Hey, why

hands in a placating gesture. “Okay, my bad. I shouldn’t have come tonight. I’ll leave you to it.” The sound of the front door

to get along fine with Mira when he picked her up. Why is he acting up today?”

patting her shoulder, soothingly saying. “Take it slow. Our

best with Mira, but now…” Delilah rubbed her temples, feeling

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

neighborhood, Emmitt’s mind was racing as he drove. Eventually, he decided to call Summer and