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.”

the chair, managed only

casually inquired, “By the way, what’s the name of that girl you sat next to?” Although she had chatted

and looked at his mother, perplexed by

know?”

Aimee retorted

touched his nose. “Her name’s Mirabella

Aimee echoed, then probed further, “Which

taken aback.

mean, what’s her family

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

and replied, “I haven’t paid much attention to that. Not sure.”

dropping the subject.

dropping Mirabella off at the Davis family’s

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Chapter 490

James wanted to say there was no rush, but Mirabella had already walked

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