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

Chapter 88

Mirabella had just returned home from the hospital when Emmitt walked through the door. Days had passed since their last falling out, and although the anger had subsided in Emmitt’s heart, a certain unease lingered, casting a cool shade over his gaze whenever it landed on his

sister.

“Did Leo not come home yesterday?” Emmitt’s eyes swept the living room, then turned towards Delilah, who was bustling in the kitchen.

“Yeah, he did, but he left right after dinner. Said he had a flight to Lakewood today to shoot a music video or something. Why the sudden interest? You looking for him?” Delilah eyed him curiously.

At that, Emmitt hummed noncommittally, “No big deal, really. Just haven’t seen him in a while and thought he’d stick around the house to rest up.”

but you were busy with work.”

annoyance.

Emmitt made

instructed, pausing before adding, “And rein in that temper of yours. Mira is your flesh and blood. Don’t always be looking

her focus undisturbed even as Emmitt took a seat beside her. He watched her, his expression dimming, assuming she was intentionally ignoring him. He didn’t initiate conversation, choosing instead to pick up the remote and flick on the TV.

Mirabella glanced up briefly before returning her attention to the pages before

interested in watching TV. It was more about upholding Delilah’s request without losing dignity by speaking first. So, he flipped through channels aimlessly, paying no real attention to what was on.

halting his restless channel surfing. Summer, a dynamic pop singer known for her stage presence and central role in her group, was gracing the screen. Even Emmitt, who seldom watched such programs, couldn’t

performance, the hosts began interviewing the artists. As the center of her group, Summer was