Chapter 490

Aimee snapped back to reality, shaking off the fleeting sense of familiarity. She flashed a warm smile at Mirabella, whose coat had fallen open slightly to reveal the emblem of Parkside High School on her uniform. A flicker of surprise crossed Aimee’s eyes.

Glancing at her son Vincent, who was seated beside the girl, Aimee couldn’t help but ask, “Are you two schoolmates?”

Vincent stood up from his chair, and after a brief pause, he replied, “Yeah, we’re in the same grade but in different classes.”

Aimee was taken aback by this revelation. Her son had always been rather aloof, known for his

straightforward nature and academic brilliance, which unfortunately resulted in a sparse circle of friends, let alone female classmates.

‘The girl must be quite the scholar, Aimee thought to herself.

After exchanging a few more words with Mirabella, who seemed rather reserved, Aimee decided not to press further.

Once dinner was finished, James and Mirabella didn’t linger at the Mendoza household. They bid Knox farewell and departed.

With the guests gone, Aimee finally found a moment to sit down, massaging her sore shoulders and arms. She turned to her son, who also looked exhausted, and said with a hint of pride, “Vincent, you did really well today.”

head against the chair, managed only a feeble wave

nearby and casually inquired, “By the way, what’s the name of that girl you sat next to?” Although she had chatted with Mirabella, Aimee had not asked for her name.

at his mother, perplexed by

know?”

curious?” Aimee retorted

his nose. “Her name’s

then probed further, “Which Davis family is

paused, taken aback.

family

to Knox’s birthday party were usually from well–known families or influential figures. Aimee assumed Mirabella was the child of one such family,

mother was asking and replied, “I haven’t paid much

Aimee responded, dropping the

family’s gate, Mirabella remembered she had

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