Chapter 154

Summer was caught off guard when Mandy brought up the competition again. There was a brief pause before she replied, “…I think she advanced to the next round.”

Mandy’s brows knitted together in mild disbelief. “Her scores were good enough not to get kicked out?”

After a moment of silence, Summer said, “I actually mentioned last time that her grades weren’t that bad.”

Mandy vaguely remembered the conversation but didn’t dwell on it, quickly moving on. “The next round of the contest must be coming up, right? Make sure you go over the material your dad’s friend from the Education Association gave you.”

Summer nodded, eyes cast downward. “Yeah, I will. I’m going to head back to my room now.”

“Alright, off you go.” Mandy said with a dismissive wave of her hand.

Delilah and Shawn had been swamped with the renovations of their villa, leaving early and returning late. Concerned they couldn’t look after their daughter properly, they hired a part–time housekeeper, Marian, to prepare meals for Mirabella.

because of an emergency at home. Oh, and I picked up a package for you this afternoon. It’s in the

bag down and glanced at the storage unit but

homestyle spread–an all–American meatloaf, buttered green beans, mashed potatoes, and a bowl of chicken noodle soup–Mirabella pulled out her

I won’t be home for dinner tonight. Got to head out of town for

of anxiety in his voice. Mirabella’s brow furrowed

intuition. His tone darkened slightly as he

to board, Zach

didn’t press further, simply acknowledging with a, “If you need help

Chapter 154

taking her

overheard hinted at a flight to the States. She pondered this for a while before setting down her phone.

had just started eating when they walked in, deep in a discussion about the renovations. As they

a quizzical look.

grabbed a bite on the way home.”

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