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.”

you made it home yet?” Shawn’s cheery

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

I have a gathering to attend and won’t be back early. Also, I gave Marian the day off. Don’t worry

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

then, I’ll let you be. Just be careful at home 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.”

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

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

denying it now.

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