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

After a moment, Kitty shook her head with a touch of sarcasm. "Well, that checks out. You've been gone for years, never showing any respect or care for Dad. Naturally, you wouldn't give a damn whether he's kicking or not."

Delilah's face tightened at those words, and her grip on her daughter's hand got a little firmer.

Mirabella shot a glance at Kitty. "As far as I know, wasn't it your Cunningham family that tossed my mom out without a second thought? What, got a case of selective memory?"

Kitty, who was always treated with respect wherever she went, couldn't stand being called out by someone younger. Her temper flared. "Watch your mouth, young lady. This is adult talk."

Delilah's expression turned icy. "Why shouldn't my daughter speak? She's speaking on my behalf. Who do you think you are, playing the elder card here?" She could handle any insults aimed at her, but mess with her daughter? No way. Kitty's face soured. "You..."

"Let it go, Mirabella. We're all family here. It's just a kid talking," Austin jumped in, cutting Kitty off. Then he turned to Delilah, "Sis, don't get upset. Kitty's just worried about Donald's health and got carried away."

Delilah took a small sip of her coffee. "My daughter isn't wrong. We all know what happened back then. Don't try to guilt-trip me with family ties. I owe nothing to your Cunningham family."

"Don't forget, you're still a Song," Kitty sneered.

"There are a lot of Songs out there," Delilah replied coolly. "Besides, you all severed ties with me over twenty years ago. Why drag this up now and embarrass your own family?"

"You're just being difficult," Kitty muttered, turning away, avoiding Delilah's indifferent gaze.

Just then, waiters came in to serve the meal, breaking the tension in the room.

Once the waiters were gone, Austin spun the lazy Susan, trying to ease the mood. "Let's eat. We can chat over the meal."

Delilah didn't budge, just leaned back in her chair, tired of talking in circles. She looked at Austin and Kitty, "You went through all this trouble to get me here. What's the agenda?"noveldrama

She knew her siblings too well; they wouldn't have reached out if there wasn't something they wanted.

Kitty didn't feel like talking, so she glanced at Austin.

After a couple of silent minutes, Austin finally spoke up. "The doctor said Donald's condition isn't hopeless."

Delilah tilted her head slightly. "And?"

Austin's eyes shifted to Mirabella. "I heard Mirabella has some medical skills."

Delilah got it right away. She glanced at her daughter. No wonder she popped over; the Cunningham family must've already hit her up.

Delilah steadied herself and said calmly, "You've got it wrong. She's just a student; she's not equipped for this."

"Not equipped?" Kitty accused, finding Delilah heartless. "You despise Dad, fine, but why spin such tales?"

If she wasn't capable, how could she be Mr. Boyd's miracle doctor friend like Conrad said? Did they think they were clueless?

Delilah wasn't sure how Austin and the crew found out about her daughter's medical skills, but from what the doctors mentioned today, even a legendary healer would struggle.

Even if her daughter could help, she didn't want her tangled up with the Cunningham family's mess. Call her cold-hearted if they wanted; it had nothing to do with her daughter.