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.

recall her daughter

she walked to the fridge and grabbed a bottle of cold cola. The icy

truth, Delilah didn't pursue the matter

Mirabella finished her cola and decided not to watch

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

as if she was transported back to

they would cuddle together in the yard,

watching them

the lump in her

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

fireworks outside.

that moment, her phone rang on the table. Mirabella stood by

James's

emotions that had started to well up inside Mirabella seemed to dissipate in an instant.

Mirabella looked up, quickly