Chapter 445

James aauntered over to the fridge and fetched a bottle of water, effortlessly twisting off the cap before handing it over to Mirabella. “They’ve got their own fish to fry,” he said, his voice taking on a nonchalant tone whenever he mentioned Wyatt.

Mirabella let out a soft ‘oh, taking the water and sipping it gingerly.

James found his spot on the couch, slouched back and sank into the cushions with casual ease. “Make yourself at home here,” he drawled. “Do whatever you please.”

Casting him a sidelong glance, Mirabella offered a genuine compliment, “You’re quite the generous host, boss.”

A wry twitch flickered at the corner of James‘ mouth before he steered the conversation in another direction. “You don’t strike me as the type to stay out without good reason. Trouble at the homestead?”

Pulling a throw pillow to her chest, Mirabella propped her chin atop it and snuggled deeper into the sofa, her voice distant and soft. “We’ve got company at home.”

a dismissive hand, desiring nothing more than tranquility. “Just let me catch some z’s.” With that, she closed her eyes, her serene expression betraying no sign of guard.

a book on the coffee table, content to let the room settle into a peaceful hush punctuated only by the occasional turn

point, his phone buzzed with a message. He glanced at the screen, then muted the device and laid it back down, inadvertently

genuine slumber. It was her phone’s insistent buzzing that eventually roused her. Groggily, she fished it out and paused before answering the call, “Hello, Donald…”

name ‘Donald‘ as Mirabella spoke

call with Donald quickly, hanging

speak, his gaze inadvertently swept over the phone in her hand, still lit with the recent call’s glow. When he saw the number at the top of her recent calls list, his

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confirmation, then stowed her phone away and rose from the couch, stretching her arms languidly. “I’d better head back,”

so soon? Won’t you stay a bit longer?” James‘ voice was gentle, but he made no

her jacket, her demeanor lazy, “Nah, I’ve got homework to

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