The Double or more Life of the Fake Heiress (Mirabella) novel Chapter 547

Inside, Aiden was practically buzzing with excitement, a grin spreading across his face at the thought of his upcoming birthday. It was like he was a kid on Christmas Eve, hardly able to wait for the morning to arrive.

Mandy, catching the look on her son's face, was puzzled as to why he'd want to invite his foster sister to his birthday bash. But she said, "I'll run it by her when I see her next."

Aiden gave a nod, his mind already skipping ahead to Monday when he'd make another trip to Parkside High School. He knew that Mirabella had quite the temper. Asking her to return to the Gilbert family was a gamble - she might not take the bait.

Soon after, Aiden retreated to his room, leaving just Colton and Mandy in the living room. Colton, usually a man of few words, cast a curious glance at his wife. "I thought you've never been fond of that girl?" Her sudden change of heart when Aiden mentioned inviting Mirabella to his party was odd.

Mandy hadn't mentioned anything to her husband about the Davis family business - things were still up in the air, and she was trying to get a clearer picture. Clearing her throat and narrowing her eyes slightly, she replied, "It's not that I dislike her. She's been part of our household for over a decade. In spite of everything, I may have some affections."

Though Colton sensed Mandy was keeping something from him, he let it be. Why waste thoughts on someone who didn't matter when there were more pressing matters, like the upcoming bid for a new contract?

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Across town at the Davis household...

Mirabella arrived home to find Delilah had just finished cooking dinner and was calling her to wash up.

She dropped her bag next to Zach's briefcase and raised an eyebrow. Had Zach dared to come home today?

After washing up, she entered the dining room to find only her mother and father at the table. As she pulled out a chair, she asked, "Where's Zach? Didn't he come home?"

At the mention of Zach, Shawn's face clouded over with a dark expression. Delilah placed a slice of meatloaf on her daughter's plate, her tone calm and steady, "Oh, he's popped over to the neighbors' home."