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.”

bullies,” Mirabella replied with

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

same class. We haven’t really talked,” Mirabella said, keeping to herself the fact

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

daughter’s clear, bright eyes and suddenly felt a pang of regret. How could she let the Gilbert family’s words sway her? Questioning her own daughter about whether she had been causing trouble at school, especially to

smiled, “It’s nothing.

wasn’t going to elaborate, Mirabella didn’t

let out, Mirabella’s phone buzzed in her pocket. It was

some coffee beans today, and quickly typed three words with a

packed up her textbooks, slung her backpack over her shoulder, and strode

seat, Wyatt kept glancing at the exquisitely wrapped canister of coffee

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to convince James, “Sir, maybe we should

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