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.

in his throat intensifying.

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

for a tone of nonchalance. “I saw online that

hand trembled, nearly

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

and seeing that he bore no resemblance to the rumors online, he relaxed, “Good, that’s good.”

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

over soon.”

Emmitt replied, dropping the subject.

room fell into silence. Emmitt stood still, suddenly feeling like an outsider. He took a

his expression distant as he noticed two certificates hanging on the wall. He approached them–one for

Emmitt, who was lost in thought, staring at the certificates. Remembering he had recorded a video of Mirabella’s competition that

Emmitt’s arm. “Take a look at

sister’s excellence in person and dispel misunderstandings through her undeniable