Cassie stiffened, slowly turning her head to see a couple standing at the doorway, not sure how long they'd been there: "..."
"Oh... my... God!"
Mirabella leaned lazily against the doorframe, a teasing smile on her face. "Heartless? Nothing but flaws?"
Cassie snapped to attention, quickly trying to defend herself. "No, sis, you must've misheard. I was just saying you're the most beautiful!"
"My hearing's just fine," Mirabella said, pretending to clean her ear. "Seems like you've got quite a few thoughts about me."
"Not at all." Cassie shook her head so vigorously it was like a bobblehead, almost ready to spill her heart out to prove her innocence.
Mirabella raised an eyebrow, letting her gaze drift over the three boxes of study materials scattered on the carpet, not saying a word.
Seeing this, Cassie quickly grabbed a book. "I'll just get back to studying..."
Wyatt, standing next to her, sighed softly, clearly aware of the pecking order.
Mirabella didn't step into the room but instead shot a glance at the man next to her. Before she could say anything, he chimed in.
"What does status even mean? Is it more important than having a girlfriend?"
James's voice was smooth and laid-back, like a gentle breeze.
Mirabella stared at him for a moment, then gave him a thumbs-up.
Can't out-flirt that guy.
James chuckled, reaching over to ruffle Mirabella's hair.
Cassie, sneaking a peek at the scene from the doorway: "!!!"
Shameless flirt! Just then, a phone rang.
It was Mirabella's.
She pulled it out, noticing it was an unknown number from the local Merrywoods area.
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