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.

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

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

a tone of nonchalance. “I saw online that Leo got

trembled, nearly dropping his fork.

“Oh, no. Your brother

to Leo, and seeing that he bore no resemblance

coughed, lifting his head to add, “The internet is full of wild tales. Don’t

over soon.”

dropping the

dwindled, and once again, the dining room fell into silence. Emmitt stood still, suddenly feeling like an outsider. He took

cabinet, his expression distant as he noticed two certificates hanging

he had recorded a video of Mirabella’s competition that day. Shawn pulled

“Take

in person and dispel misunderstandings through her undeniable talent.

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