The Double ( or More ?) Life of The Fake Heiress

Chapter 1277

Interrupted, Mirabella paused for a moment, lost in thought. James, with a slight raise of his eyebrow, brought out an excuse he'd been planning, "I just can't help but worry about my girlfriend being home alone."

Mirabella gave him a look that was a mix of emotions. "Having someone around doesn't always mean it's safer, you know."

A grin spread across James's face, and he stood up, walked over to Mirabella, and gently ruffled her hair. "Get some sleep; I'll crash in the guest room next door."

He wasn't in a rush to push things forward, preferring to take his time.

"You're getting sneakier, you know that?" Mirabella said, clearly amused by his antics. It was obvious he had thought this through.

your efforts," James chuckled, thinking of the

Not one to make a fuss, she waved him off, “I'm heading

room. Watching her leave, James's raised eyebrows hinted

next day was a leisurely Saturday, which meant no school for Mirabella. She woke up in the morning, momentarily disoriented by

games on her phone. Around 8:30 AM, she finally climbed out of bed, finding clean toiletries ready in the bathroom. After freshening up,

descended the stairs, their discussion halted abruptly, their faces reflecting identical expressions of surprise. They

Wyatt and Curtis quickly masked their astonishment, exchanged a meaningful glance, and turned their attention

Mirabella, she... James, you?" Wyatt stammered, struggling

shot him a casual look, "She stayed here,

nonchalant about this? Isn't Mirabella under twenty? How