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.

“Mira, I’ve got to dash because of an emergency at

at the storage unit but didn’t rush to check

mashed potatoes, and a bowl of chicken noodle soup–Mirabella pulled out her phone and dialed Zach’s number. Zach, who had been coming home for dinner every night, would typically be home by now.

connected quickly, and Zach’s voice came through, “Mirabella, I won’t be home for dinner tonight. Got to head out of town for a few

of anxiety in his voice. Mirabella’s brow furrowed

darkened slightly as he replied, “Nothing serious. Don’t worry

echoed in the background, urging passengers to board, Zach hurriedly added, “I’ve got to board now.

expression tightened. She didn’t press further, simply acknowledging with a, “If you need help with anything, let me

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her offer too

flight to the States. She pondered this for a

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

quizzical look. “You guys

a bite on the

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