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

Chapter 193

After stowing her and Leo’s bag away, Mirabella descended the stairs to find Leo still rooted in the same spot. His normally cool demeanor seemed oddly endearing compared to Zach’s polished appearance. Somehow, Leo came off as much more charming.

Feeling his sister’s gaze, Leo turned to look at her, but by then, she had already redirected her attention elsewhere. However, the hint of a satisfied smirk at the corner of her mouth didn’t escape his notice.

Blinking, Leo felt that curious, indescribable sensation creep up inside him once more.

Unaware of his scrutiny, Mirabella headed to the kitchen and flung open the refrigerator. With Marian off for the day and Leo not exactly looking like the culinary type, it seemed the task of preparing dinner would fall to her.

Her phone buzzed in her pocket at that moment. Juggling vegetables in one hand, Mirabella fished out her phone with the other and saw it was the old man calling. She hit the speakerphone button. “Dad.”

made it home yet?” Shawn’s cheery voice came through.

closing the fridge door and then inquired, “Are you and Mom coming home

the day off. Don’t worry

the sound of his father’s voice on speakerphone. The phrase ‘I gave Marian

be. Just be careful at home on your own,” Shawn paused, adding another line as an afterthought,

Her dad was acting a bit off today; he never usually made those kinds of remarks. Glancing over at Leo standing just

shade of green at the mention of Leo, his disdain coming through loud and clear, “Why

was no denying it now. With his water glass in hand, Leo felt like retreating

clearly bewildered Leo, Mirabella pondered momentarily before speaking up. “Dad, I’m on speakerphone.”