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

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.

got to dash because of an emergency at home. Oh, and I picked up a package

at the storage unit but didn’t rush to

table was set with a homestyle spread–an all–American meatloaf, buttered green beans, mashed potatoes, and a bowl of chicken noodle soup–Mirabella pulled out her phone and dialed Zach’s number. Zach, who

through, “Mirabella, I won’t be home for dinner

voice. Mirabella’s brow furrowed as she asked, “Is something

taken aback by her intuition. His tone darkened slightly as he replied, “Nothing serious.

Zach hurriedly added, “I’ve got to

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

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not taking her offer too seriously. “Sure.”

hinted at a flight to the States. She

eating when they walked in, deep in a discussion about the

quizzical

grabbed a bite on the way home.”