The Double or more Life of the Fake Heiress (Mirabella) novel Chapter 1322

"Maybe you're just being sensitive," James remarked with a teasing grin.

Mirabella shrugged, "Maybe."

She didn't dwell on it. With only a couple of weeks left until school let out for the holidays, she could sort it all out then.

James had caught snippets of Mirabella's phone conversation and couldn't help but raise an eyebrow. "So, you're heading off as soon as school's out?"

"Yep," Mirabella replied, not even glancing up from what she was doing.

James reached over and playfully tousled her curly hair. "No other plans at all?"

Mirabella ducked away from his hand, her response as sharp as ever. "Nope."

James clicked his tongue, feigning disappointment. "You're so heartless."

Mirabella pocketed her phone and shot him a sly smile. "Why don't you come home with me?"

James thought about her intimidating brothers, and a look of mock dread crossed his face. "I feel like I’d be in trouble before I even set foot inside."

Mirabella laughed, giving his shoulder a reassuring pat. "You charmed my dad; my brothers should be a piece of cake."

James sighed dramatically, taking her hand off his shoulder and holding it. "There's an old saying—old ginger is spicier. Are you sure your dad's a pushover?"

Shawn might seem easygoing at first, but the moment someone got ideas about his daughter, they'd hit a brick wall. The path to winning his favor was anything but smooth.