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.

a sting at the sight, the bitterness in his throat intensifying. After a moment, he nodded to Delilah. “Yeah, I’ve eaten.”

unspoken. Delilah, for once, found herself at a loss for words. It was Zach

hummed, striving for a tone of nonchalance. “I saw online that Leo

trembled, nearly dropping his fork.

incident, chuckled, “Oh, no. Your brother is fine. Look

no resemblance to the rumors

his head to add, “The internet is full

over soon.”

dropping the subject.

once again, the dining room fell into silence. Emmitt stood still, suddenly feeling like an outsider. He took a deep breath and forced a smile.

gleam of trophies in a glass cabinet, his expression distant as he noticed two certificates hanging on the wall. He approached them–one for first place at the national competition, the other

lost in thought, staring at the certificates. Remembering he had recorded a video of Mirabella’s competition that day. Shawn pulled out his phone.

and tapped Emmitt’s arm. “Take a look

sister’s excellence in person and dispel misunderstandings through