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.

daughter owning

didn't notice," Mirabella said as she walked to the fridge and grabbed a bottle of cold cola. The icy beverage slid down her throat, soothing

spoke the truth, Delilah didn't pursue the

decided not to watch the New Year's special

peak outside Mirabella pulled back the curtains, gazing at the brilliant fireworks lighting up the night

transported back to the times when

cuddle together in the yard,

and watching

lump

Year echoed from somewhere, and at the stroke of midnight, her whispered, "Happy New

fireworks outside.

rang on the table. Mirabella stood by the window for a second before turning back to pick it

New Year," James's pleasant voice came

the sour emotions that had started to well up inside Mirabella seemed to dissipate in an instant. Holding the phone, she replied, "Happy

the door. Mirabella looked up,