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.

had already finished cooking. Marian was taking off her apron as she said, “Mira, I’ve got to dash because of an emergency at home. Oh, and I

set her bag down and glanced at the storage unit but didn’t rush to check it

noodle soup–Mirabella pulled out her phone and dialed Zach’s number. Zach, who

home for dinner

Mirabella’s brow furrowed as she asked, “Is

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

Zach hurriedly added, “I’ve got to

press further, simply acknowledging with a, “If you need help with anything, let me

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her offer too

ended shortly after. The background announcement Mirabella had overheard hinted at a flight to the States. She pondered this for

earlier than usual that evening. Mirabella had just started eating when they walked in, deep in a discussion

quizzical

a

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