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

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 a laid–back

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

the fact that Summer had approached her once. It didn’t seem necessary to bring it up.

her gaze seemed a bit elusive, clearly harboring something. After a few seconds of thought, Mirabella said, “Mom, if you’ve got something on your mind,

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

her head, Delilah smiled,

to elaborate, Mirabella didn’t press further.

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

supposed to drop off some coffee beans today, and quickly typed three words with a smile. [Give me

her textbooks, slung her backpack over her shoulder, and strode out

kept glancing at the exquisitely wrapped canister

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contemplating one more attempt to convince James, “Sir, maybe we should just give the