Filed To Story: Returning to Her Not-So-Poor Family
Looking at the girl’s stunning face and the barely noticeable smile on her lips, Clark felt as if he had turned to stone.
“Bella, this is your brother, Clark. He often deals with corpses as a forensic investigator.”
Forensic investigator?
Wasn’t he supposed to be Astronisia’s top hacker, Clark?”Nice to meet you, Clark.” Mirabella’s voice was as refreshing as a spring breeze.
Clark realized that not only did this girl look exactly like Alex, but her voice was also identical. She was definitely the girl he had met at the security center!
“Aren’t you going to greet your sister back?” Upon noticing Clark’s lack of response, Louisa playfully smacked him, whispering, “Did you grow ears or not?”
“Are you Bella?” Clark tried to suppress his shock, quietly asking, “Have we met before?”
“Of course you have. Remember the girl who was all over the news for topping the college entrance exams in June and July? That’s your sister. She scored full marks.”
Clark was once again taken aback. He never expected his sister to be such a prodigy, returning home with an array of skills.
Kenneth smiled, “Let’s have Clark sit next to Bella. He can serve her some dishes.”
Upon hearing this, Martha moved Serena’s chair to Clark’s other side. “Serena, you sit next to Clark as well. It’s only fair after all the times you’ve missed him.”
“Serena missed Clark?” Louisa was somewhat curious.
“Yes, she talks about him all the time. So much so that I’ve got calluses on my ears from hearing it.”
Martha and the others laughed.
Clark looked at the girl’s naturally beautiful face and unconsciously asked, “The firewall?”
He spoke very softly.
Mirabella smiled and casually asked, “Haven’t found a way to break it yet?”It was her!
Clark took a deep breath. He was surprised to find out that his sister was the hacker Alex, whose hacking skills surpassed his own.
His pride as a big brother lay shattered on the ground.
Louisa, seeing the siblings whispering to each other, assumed they were having a pleasant chat. While she was pleased, she didn’t forget to remind Clark, “Don’t get too caught up in your conversation.
Serve Bella some dishes! Bella loves seafood.”
I’ll peel a shrimp for you.” Clark picked up a shrimp, peeled it, and placed it in his sister’s bowl.
“The shrimp isn’t completely peeled. Look, there’s still some shell left.” Louisa noticed this and told Mirabella, “Don’t blame your brother, Bella. He hasn’t peeled a shrimp for anyone in years. He’s a bit clumsy.”
“Sorry, Bella. I’ll peel another one for you.” Clark picked up another shrimp.
“No need, Clark. I can do it myself.”
“How could I let you do that? As long as I’m here, you won’t have to lift a finger to crack any shellfish.”
Clark cracked a few more for her, but then fell silent.
He wanted to ask his sister, “How did you become such an expert hacker? Where did you learn this?
How can you manage your studies while being so skilled at hacking?”
But with so many people around, he only asked, “Are you getting used to being back home?”
“Yep.”
“Is there anything you need to improve with regards to food, clothing, shelter, or transportation?”
“Everything is good.”
Clark dropped the peeled shrimp into her bowl, “Nobody bullies you at home, do they?”
At this, Martha quickly glanced at Mirabella, afraid she might say something out of line.
Mirabella was a bit surprised. Why was Clark asking such a question? Was it just a casual inquiry, or had he noticed something?
“If anyone bullies you, remember to tell me.”
“Okay.”
Clark put the peeled shrimp into her bowl. He found her very obedient. Whether it was the way she talked or ate, she was just too adorable.
At that moment, Serena placed a peeled shrimp into Clark’s bowl.”Clark, you should eat too. The food will get cold.”
Clark only then remembered that he had another sister.
He had been so focused on peeling shrimp for Mirabella that he had neglected Serena.
“You can peel shrimp now.” Clark saw the poorly peeled shrimp in his bowl. His eyes softened, he placed the shrimp back into Serena’s bowl and didn’t eat it. “You eat it. You’re too thin.”
“Do you think I peeled it ugly, Clark?”
“Not at all. I just can’t bear to eat it.”
“But this is for you, Clark. You have to eat it.” Serena placed the shrimp back into Clark’s bowl.
Martha glanced at Debby, who immediately spoke up. “Serena is always thinking about Clark, even peeling shrimp for him. What a wonderful sister. She could be considered a sweetheart.”
In contrast, Mirabella had never peeled shrimp for any of her brothers!
After a while, Serena served soup to their parents and Clark, earning more praise from Debby.
“Serena is becoming more and more thoughtful. She not only thinks about her parents, but also about her brother.”
The implication was: She was not like some people, who only think about eating.
“Clark, these are your favorites, eat more.” Serena served more food to Clark.
“Having a sister like Serena, Clark is really lucky.””Debby, you talk too much.’ Clark lifted his eyes and looked at Debby, his voice a bit cold. “Bella also served me a lot of food. Why haven’t I heard you praise her?”
“Right, Miss Bella also did well.”
“Serving food is not a competition. If you serve me, should I have to serve you in return, and it’s not okay if I serve less? Then what are we all eating for? We might as well just serve each other.”
Seeing her son getting angry, Louisa was a bit startled. They were all eating peacefully. Why did he start criticizing the help?
“I’m sorry, Clark. It’s my fault. I just saw Serena doing well.”
“If you want to praise, then praise all the people. If you pick one to praise, what would the other think?”
At this, Louisa finally understood why her son was angry. It made sense. Debby kept saying Serena was doing well, that Serena was a good sister, but what about Bella? She must have felt terrible.
“Debby, if you don’t know how to talk, then keep silent. You can leave, we don’t need your service here.” Louisa was also a bit upset.
Seeing Debby leave, Clark said to Mirabella, “Don’t mind her. If you don’t want to see her, I’ll simply fire her.”
Martha, standing off to the side, was utterly flabbergasted. She hadn’t expected Clark to immediately defend his sister like this.
What about Serena’s feelings?
Serena was also a little stunned. When Debby had praised her earlier, she hadn’t thought that such praise could hurt Mirabella.
Yet Clark’s actions left her feeling hollow, as though Mirabella’s feelings were the only ones that mattered.
Did her achievements not deserve to be recognized?
Mirabella looked at Clark in front of her. She was surprised that the usually nonchalant Clark could see through Debby’s intentions and address them so directly.
It seemed Clark was quite observant when it came to details.
“Listen up, everyone.”
At Clark’s words, the surrounding servants immediately perked up, ready to listen attentively.
“Both young ladies of this household are to be treated equally. If I find out anyone who tries to stir up trouble, play favorites, or intentionally sow discord between the two sisters, that person will face consequences far worse than being dismissed from this house. Understand?””We understand, Clark.’ The servants all bowed in unison, not daring to defy him.
“Alright, you may go.” Clark waited until they left before turning to Mirabella, “Finally, some peace and quiet. Here, eat some more.”
He served Mirabella some food, and also a good amount to Serena, “You did well earlier. My criticism of Debby wasn’t directed at you.”
Serena, who had been somewhat downcast, felt a tinge of warmth at Clark’s words.
He was saying this because he cared about her feelings.
It seemed she still had a place in Clark’s heart.
“We’re family, don’t let anyone use you as a pawn. Now, let’s eat.”
New Book: Returned To Make Them Pay
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