Chapter 531

Mirabella pondered for a moment before replying with casual simplicity, “Just someone who doesn’t matter much. As for the thanks, I suppose it’s because I saved a life

Delilah paused, a hint of surprise in her voice. ‘Saved a life?”

Yep, Mirabella uttered with a nonchalant nod, not bothering to elaborate further. She then fished out her smartphone and fired up a live–streaming app. Today, Princess Leo” was flying solo on the stream, and Mirabella wondered if he had managed to avoid any

trouble.

Delilah wanted to press on, but seeing her daughter engrossed in her phone, exuding a clear air of ‘drop the subject, she clamped her hips shut. Her daughter, usually so compliant and gentle, was a vault of secrets. If Mirabella didn’t wish to share something, it was a closed book,

Delilah decided not to pry further. However, a thought struck her, and she glanced at Mirabella, feigning nonchalance as she asked, “By the way, honey, has anyone from the Gilbert family been around to see you again?”

to respond without looking up. “Nope.” There was a time when Mandy paid a solitary visit to her school, but that was ages ago and hardly worth mentioning now.

come calling, make sure to let me know, dear.” Delilah picked up a glass

time, Mirabella glanced askance, a flicker of curiosity

cleared her throat and said, “No big deal, really. Just don’t want you dealing with bullies

returned to her phone. “They’re not in a position to bully

to talk to me if you run into any trouble, okay? Don’t keep it all bottled

adversaries and had even arranged for bodyguards to covertly protect their

couldn’t fathom why that woman would suddenly take an interest in the Davis

a text from Johnny asking her to come by after school for a follow–up check on Owen. She had previously agreed to a second visit,

horn honked from a black sedan parked on the road. A man clad in a stark black suit with a stern demeanor stepped out. He approached Mirabella directly, offering a polite nod. “Ms. Mirabella, Mr. Johnny is waiting for you in the car.” Johnny had made it clear to his bodyguard to treat Mirabella with utmost respect. Mirabella gave the

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