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

Chapter 301

with the

Mirabella slid back into her seat subtle grace of a cat reclaiming its favorite sunny

spot.

Just as Delilah was about to inquire who her daughter had been speaking with, her gaze lifted to see Emmitt entering the room, prompting her to snap her lips shut. She cast a cautious glance at Mirabella’s expression. The siblings were wrapped in a thick fog of

misunderstanding.

Clearing her throat, Delilah set aside her fork. “Emmitt, you’re back? Have you had dinner?”

As she spoke, Zach and Leo, both hunched over their plates, along with Shawn, turned to look at Emmitt. Their faces mirrored Delilah’s reaction, an uncanny mixture of concern and curiosity. Then, almost reflexively, their gazes shifted to Mirabella as if to ensure she was alright.

felt a sting at the sight, the bitterness in his throat intensifying. After a

once, found herself at a loss for words. It was Zach who broke the silence, “Emmitt, you’re home late.

for a tone of nonchalance. “I saw online that

trembled, nearly dropping his fork.

chuckled, “Oh, no. Your brother is

to Leo, and seeing that he bore no

head to add, “The internet is full of wild tales. Don’t believe it. It’ll blow

over soon.”

dropping the subject.

still, suddenly feeling like an outsider. He took a deep breath and

he noticed two certificates hanging on the wall. He approached them–one for first place at the national competition,

Emmitt, who was lost in thought, staring at the certificates. Remembering he had recorded a video

and tapped Emmitt’s arm. “Take a look at this.”

wanted Emmitt to see his little sister’s excellence in person