Chapter 392

Summer tried to mask the worry nibbling at her edges with a laugh before she spoke, “So what if I’m the butt of a few jokes for now? It’ll all blow over soon, and your brothers won’t hold it against me.”

She paused, her gaze distant, then added, “Even if you’ve returned to the Davis family, don’t forget I also spent a good chunk of my life there. A small slip–up and I bet your folks and your brothers will forgive me all the same.”

Summer felt let down by her foster family the night before and a sting of resentment for their unanswered calls, but Delilah eventually showed up, didn’t she? Delilah remained silent, but Zach’s late–night text, asking her to meet, spoke volumes. It was an olive branch, and Summer knew it.

She watched Mirabella, who was idly kicking a pebble at her feet, and suddenly asked, “Where did you get that song from?”

Summer had been hoping to see a flicker of discontent on Mirabella’s face but was taken aback when the question came. Her sharp expression froze, and after a long moment, she scrutinized Mirabella with narrowed eyes. “You’re telling me you don’t know the origins of my song?”

“Should I?” Mirabella retorted with a half–smile that didn’t quite reach her eyes.

penned, and someone had

the air, shock tightened Summer’s grip on her own arm.

dared not reveal, yet Mirabella… Mirabella wouldn’t ask such a question if she

Summer was at a loss as to what Mirabella truly meant.

coolly, “I have no idea what you’re talking about.” She glanced at her watch, adding, “Oh, I’ve got to run. Your dear brother, Zach, wants to meet to help me sort out this online mess.” With that, she strutted off, leaving Mirabella without a chance to respond, her

online scandal had made her life with the Gilbert family rather uncomfortable

minutes later, she arrived at a downtown restaurant known for its private dining rooms. Expecting to see only Zach, Summer was taken aback to find Leo there too. She hesitated at the door before approaching and sat opposite the brothers, removing her sunglasses and face

his lips tight, his

as she clenched her hands on her knees, her nails digging

detached from Summer yet so eager to please his real sister, Mirabella. The disparity

she turned her head away.

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