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.

throat

unspoken. Delilah, for once, found herself at a loss for words. It was Zach who broke the silence, “Emmitt,

striving for a tone of nonchalance. “I saw

hand trembled, nearly dropping his fork.

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

seeing that he bore no resemblance to the rumors

internet is full of wild tales. Don’t believe it. It’ll blow

over soon.”

Emmitt replied, dropping

like

toward the living room, his eyes fleetingly catching the 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 for first place in a French contest.

Shawn finished his meal, and approached Emmitt, who was lost in thought, staring at the certificates. Remembering he had recorded a video of Mirabella’s competition that day. Shawn pulled out his phone. He unlocked it,

Emmitt’s arm. “Take

in

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