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.”

busy with work.” Delilah

annoyance.

throat, Emmitt made

be ready soon. Go and chat with your sister in the living room.” Delilah instructed, pausing before adding, “And rein in

was about to decline the meal, but Delilah’s words left him swallowing his protests. Mirabella sat curled up on the couch with a book, her focus undisturbed even as Emmitt took a seat beside her. He watched her, his expression dimming, assuming she was

up briefly before returning her attention to the pages before her, seemingly unaffected by the intrusion.

without losing dignity by speaking first. So, he flipped

role in her group, was gracing the screen. Even Emmitt, who seldom watched such programs, couldn’t help but be impressed by his foster sister’s natural charisma. He

the hosts began interviewing the artists. As the center of her