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

Chapter 63

Mirabella had no inkling of what was tumbling through Delilah’s mind. Once Delilah settled into her seat, Mirabella gracefully rolled up her sleeves, revealing slender fingers that found their way to Delilah’s temples, kneading them with an expertise that was neither too gentle nor too firm.

Mirabella’s touch was practiced, and any connoisseur in the room would have noticed that she targeted major pressure points on Delilah’s head with pinpoint accuracy. She even dared to manipulate a few spots that many seasoned practitioners of alternative medicine would hesitate to approach.

Delilah was initially just indulging her daughter, not wanting to hurt Mirabella’s feelings by refusing the massage, but she hadn’t expected to feel such relief in just a short while. It was more soothing than her regular sessions at the alternative medicine spa she’d been visiting for over a decade.

“Mira, have you been taking lessons or something? My headache’s almost gone with just your touch,” Delilah murmured with closed eyes, with a look of pure bliss on her face.

Mirabella’s hands continued their dance, her voice even, “I used to do this for Grandma quite often.”

That explained it. Delilah didn’t question further, a proud smile playing on her lips. “My daughter’s just amazing. I think you’re even better than those professionals down at the massage parlor.”

“Have you been keeping up with the remedies! gave

quality’s improved a lot these past nights. Even your dad mentioned his insomnia’s been better,” Delilah recounted cheerfully.

use, you haven’t touched it, have you?” Mirabella’s voice was very calm, and although it was a question,

just so bitter, I couldn’t bring myself to take it again after the

“Bitter potions often offer the

heart at her daughter’s gentle chide, Delilah hastened to reassure her, “I promise I’ll take it regularly from now on, no matter how bitter.”

withdrew her hands, “How do

“It’s like magic – the pain’s gone, and I feel

to herself that no one should be surprised by the efficacy of her touch.

overheard you talking to Emmitt about some competition this morning. Did you sign up for

her expression neutral “Just a dull prizeless event called

a trivial extracurricular contest, waved it off, “Well, just give it

eyes – that Emmitt, making such a fuss over a small contest with

Delilah looked up again, “Can I find this competition online?” Despite Mirabella’s nonchalance about the event, Delilah, as her mother,