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

Chapter 40

Delilah cleared her throat, a hint of awkwardness in her voice. “Oh, it’s nothing much, honey. I was just curious about who you had dinner with tonight. Was it a classmate of yours?”

So that was it.

Mirabella shook her head. “Nope, not a classmate.”

“Boy or girl?” Delilah prodded gently, her curiosity getting the better of her.

Looking straight into her mother’s eyes with disarming clarity, Mirabella responded calmly and patiently. “A guy. He used to be my neighbor. I helped him out a while back, and we bumped into each other today, so he treated me to dinner.”

that had flitted through her mind. She touched the tip of her nose self–consciously, and decided not to pry further, her tone softening as she spoke, 1 see, sweetheart. I’m sorry for being a nag. I just worry about you being out late,

wasn’t entirely sure what Delilah meant, but she had an inkling and replied

quickly changed the subject. “You must be tired after a long day of classes. Go on up to your room, take

for you. Be sure to take it up and drink it before bed.” Saying this, Delilah hurried into the kitchen, fetched the warm milk from the stove, and handed

Mom,” Mirabella said, taking the milk and heading upstairs. Delilah let out a heavy sigh only after her daughter’s silhouette had disappeared at the top

confessed with guilt, “I’m just not cut out for this mothering thing, am I? How

to trust our girl more and not jump to conclusions

irritated glance. “It’s all Emmitt’s fault! He called today, stirring the pot about Mira’s friends. It got me all worked up… Never mind, I’m going to give Emmitt a

shook his head in resignation and gently stopped her before she could dial the number. “Emmitt and Mira have had a rocky relationship since they’ve met. Do you really want

reconsidering, and tossed her phone aside, her frustration evident. “This is a

think it’s that serious. Mira’s only been back a few days. They need time to get to