Chapter 174

Mirabella effortlessly tuned out her father’s complex gaze, her mind wandering instead to the package that had been collecting dust in the cabinet for days. With a casual stride, she approached the cabinet, opened it, and retrieved the parcel. Ripping it open, she half–expected to find some sort of herbs or traditional remedy. To her surprise, it was a study guide

She had only ever shared her address with one person.

Flipping through the study guide with a look of disdain, Mirabella scoffed. Such basic material–what was that guy thinking? Was she the type to need such rudimentary aid?

With a shake of her head that conveyed her speechlessness, she stuffed the guide back into the delivery bag, ready to doom it to the trash, but just before the toss, she caught sight of the shipping label. Her hand paused.

Although there was no return address, there was a note from the courier indicating it was a local delivery. Mirabella’s eyes narrowed slightly. Wasn’t this from him?

After a brief moment of contemplation, she decided not to discard the study guide. Instead, she ripped off the shipping label and headed upstairs. She booted up her computer in her room, her fingers dancing across the keyboard. In no time, using the tracking number from the label, she pinpointed the sender’s location.

Aiden Gilbert?

the screen playing across her face, casting alternating shadows and light. She had only glanced briefly at the study guide’s

trying to stir

playful smirk touched Mirabella’s lips. She quickly shut down her computer and slipped the study guide

The next day..

the Gilbert

cabinet to grab her keys, inadvertently dragging out a piece of paper that fell to the floor. Her hand paused, keys in grip, as she bent down to pick up the paper, intending to stuff it back into the drawer. It was a courier slip, and upon seeing the

the recipient’s name took her

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slip, Summer’s grip tightened, recalling Aiden’s arrogant demeanor from a few days ago. She couldn’t help but let out a sardonic chuckle.

within, Summer pocketed

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