Chapter 164

Mirabella gave Delilah a gentle shake of her head, her voice soft, “No biggie, just got held up in the restroom for a bit.”

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Upon hearing this, Delilah reached out to take her hand. “Let’s hit the road. Hop in the car.”

Mirabeila felt the warmth from Delilah’s hand. A moment of stillness took her, and her fingers curled slightly. In the end, she did not pull away, allowing Delilah to lead her.

Once in the car, Delilah, as usual, inquired about the day’s exams. Then, glancing at her husband driving in front, she cleared her throat and asked, “Mira, honey, how are you finding Parkside High? Anything you’re not used to? Anyone giving you a hard time?”

Mirabella raised an eyebrow, turning to look at Delilah. “What’s with the sudden concern?”

Delilah chuckled sheepishly, “Well, we’ve been swamped lately, and we kinda dropped the ball on checking in with you about the new school. Just thought I’d ask.”

all good. No bullies,” Mirabella replied with

mingling much at school?” Delilah asked casually, pretending not

not in the same class. We haven’t really talked,” Mirabella said, keeping to herself the fact that Summer had approached her once. It didn’t seem necessary

blue, and her gaze seemed a bit elusive, clearly harboring something. After a few seconds of thought, Mirabella said, “Mom,

Questioning her own daughter about whether she had been causing trouble at school, especially to Summer, would be hurtful. It would. only show her daughter a lack

her head, Delilah smiled, “It’s nothing. Just

Seeing that Delilah wasn’t going to elaborate,

phone buzzed in her pocket. It was a message from

was supposed to drop off some coffee beans today, and quickly typed three words

textbooks, slung her backpack over her shoulder, and strode

glancing at the exquisitely wrapped canister of

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one more attempt to convince James, “Sir, maybe

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