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?”

and then inquired, “Are you

the day off. Don’t worry about dinner. I’ve ordered something special for you. It should be arriving soon, so keep an eye out

who had been pouring himself a glass of water nearby, froze at the sound of his father’s voice on speakerphone. The phrase ‘I gave Marian the day off‘ kept echoing in his head. “Ah, got it,” Mirabella responded, already returning the untouched vegetables to

on your own,” Shawn paused, adding another line as an afterthought, “Don’t open the door for anyone, you hear? It’s not safe, especially at night.”

of remarks. Glancing over at

about to hang up, suddenly turned a shade of green at the mention of Leo, his disdain coming through loud and clear, “Why is he still there?”

had thought the earlier disdain was just his imagination, there was no denying it now. With his water glass in hand, Leo felt like retreating into a shell.

Mirabella pondered momentarily before speaking up. “Dad, I’m