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

Chapter 1484

James didn't eat much. After putting down his fork, he casually asked, "Was that a call from your brother?"

Mirabella nodded, paused for two seconds, and then added, "It's okay if we head back late."

Hearing this, the corners of James's lips lifted in an almost imperceptible smile, his eyes dark and striking against his fair skin.

He signaled for the waiter to come over so they could pay the bill.

*

When Mirabella got home, half an hour had passed. Her usually pale cheeks were now tinged with pink, especially her lips, which were as red and vibrant as roses blooming on a winter's branch.

Delilah took a closer look at her daughter, feeling that the girl seemed somewhat different after just one outing. Her gaze suddenly fell on Mirabella's neck, and she asked with a hint of suspicion, "Honey, did you wear a scarf when you went out?"

Mirabella, without changing her expression, adjusted the scarf around her neck and replied, "Yes, I did."

"Really?" Delilah felt there was still something off.

couldn't recall her daughter owning such

didn't notice," Mirabella said as she walked to the fridge and grabbed a bottle

her daughter always spoke the truth, Delilah

that Delilah had no further questions, Mirabella finished her cola and decided not to watch the New Year's special on TV anymore,

reach its peak outside Mirabella pulled back the curtains,

was as if she was transported back to the

cuddle together in the yard, setting

and watching

the lump in her

from somewhere, and at the stroke of midnight, her whispered,

fireworks outside.

on the table. Mirabella stood by

New Year," James's

voice, the sour emotions that had started to well up inside Mirabella seemed to dissipate in an

Mirabella looked up, quickly hung up the phone, and walked to