Filed To Story: Returning to Her Not-So-Poor Family
He was both surprised and concerned about his niece’s expenditure.
“Silly girl, you’ve spent too much.”
Sampson was well aware of the hefty price tag of Mirabelle’s artwork. It wasn’t something money could simply buy.
May, who was standing nearby, playfully reminded, “Sir, if you look closer, does the paper seem familiar?”
On further inspection, Sampson realized it was indeed the spare paper from his study. Only May had the liberty to enter his study anytime.
So, the paper must have been taken by May. But how did this grand artwork end up on it?
“Bella painted it!” May couldn’t help but blurt out, laughing.
What? Sampson was stunned.
Kenneth, while admiring the artwork his daughter had gifted him, casually remarked, “Oh, Bella is Mirabelle. She paints really fast. She can finish three or four pieces in an hour”
Sampson was taken aback. He looked at his brother-in-law and sister, then at his nephews. It seemed like they all knew about Bella’s identity.
So, the renowned Mirabelle was right in front of him all along?Mirabelle was considered a master in the art world, with unmatched skills known far and wide.
The person hailed as the ‘Scribe of Astronisia’, the ‘Master of Painting’, was his very own niece!
“Bella, you truly are extraordinary.” Sampson praised her genuinely.
Clark chimed in, “Uncle Sampson, you better keep this safe. Bella’s artwork is worth a fortune. Many people would kill to get their hands on it.”
“If you think the paper is too ordinary, you can give it to me or sell it to me at a high price.”
David looked on eagerly as Sampson carefully put away the painting, “Dream on.”
Despite its quick creation, Mirabella’s fluid strokes and bold style achieved a perfect blend of form and spirit, creating a lively and dynamic effect.
True to the reputation of Master Mirabelle, she managed to capture the most challenging aspects of form and spirit in such a short time.
Mirabella then walked over to Serena, handing her a gift.
“Do I have one too?” Serena was surprised.
Upon opening it, she saw the words penned by Mirabella: “Contentment brings happiness: Knowing that Mirabella was indeed Labella, she knew that these words were nothing less than a rare treasure.
Recalling the meaning of those words, and thinking about the inexpensive bracelet she had given to Mirabella, along with some advice from her uncle.
A shade of embarrassment crossed Serena’s face.
“Thank you, Mirabella.”
There was a hint of guilt in her heart.
Everyone was surprised that Mirabella had a gift for Serena as well, their gazes towards her softened.
The atmosphere seemed to instantly become more harmonious.
Sampson noticed that the handwriting seemed familiar, as if it was from Labella.
“Forgot to mention, Bella is Labella.”
Sampson looked at his sister incredulously, “What did you say?”
It took Sampson a while to digest this fact.
He hadn’t expected his niece to be so talented and have so many identities.
Next, everyone sat on the couch, Sampson clapped his hands, and the entertainment started rolling in.
Ballet dancers gracefully performed their routines.
A magician appeared in the middle of the living room, showing off his fantastic tricks.
There were clowns, skit performers and so on.At that point, Mirabella checked the time, it was almost nine. She remembered her promise to Romeo to spend a little time with him.
[Where are you?] Mirabella sent Romeo a message on WhatsApp.
Romeo, whose hands were freezing cold, replied as quickly as possible, [Done with your work? I’m nearby, whenever you’re free, I’ll come pick you up.]
[Now.] Mirabella sent the message then quietly informed her uncle, [I’ll be out for a bit.]
Sampson thought she meant going out to get some fresh air in the garden, he nodded and asked, “Do you need your uncle to accompany you?”
“No need.”
Romeo got into his car and had it driven to the opposite side of the mansion.
The heater inside the car was very warm, the driver couldn’t help feeling happy for Romeo.
He thought, “Mr. McMillian was finally remembered! We no longer had to stand outside in the cold! We could finally leave this dreadful place!”
After a while, Romeo got out of the car and walked towards the mansion.
A beautiful girl exited the mansion, her features were exquisite, her clear eyes were like stars in the sky.
So, she was the one Mr. McMillian had been waiting for.
Such a beautiful girl, she looked several years younger than Mr. McMillian. The driver wondered if she was even eighteen yet.So, Mr. McMillian wasn’t staring at the mansion earlier, but at the girl he was in love with!
Finally, Romeo saw the girl he had been longing for. He pulled her into his embrace and whispered in her ear, “Merry Christmas Eve, Merry Christmas-“
White snowflakes fell from the sky, like a light mist.
“Your present.’ Mirabella had drawn an extra picture just before.
Since she was at her uncle’s house, she couldn’t do much else but draw something quickly on paper.
“Do I get another gift?” Romeo’s eyes lit up with joy. He opened it to see a snow-filled sky with a couple tightly embracing each other.
The couple’s figures and outfits were clearly them.
Romeo was beyond happy, he touched the girl’s face, excitedly saying, “I love this gift so much. Did you spend a long time preparing it?”
Mirabella didn’t dare to admit that it took less than 20 minutes.
“It must have taken you a while,’ Romeo noted, emotion welling up in him as he realized Mirabella’s silence.
“Have you been carrying it with you all this time?”
Mirabella didn’t dare to admit that she had just drawn it on the spot.
“How can you be so endearing?” Romeo was deeply moved, “I have a gift for you too.”
From behind, he hugged her and handed her a small remote control. “Press it.”
Mirabella pressed the button, and thousands of drones flew towards them in an orderly manner, like a shower of stars in the night sky.
In the night, they formed a spectacular message: Bella, I love you.
“Mr. Sampson! Mr. Sampson!”
In the garden, May saw this scene and rushed into the house.
Sampson, seeing her panic, immediately stopped his performance and asked calmly, “What’s wrong?”
“It’s Ms. Bella.” May was panting heavily.
All the family members stood up anxiously and asked, “What happened to her?”
“Someone confessed to her, taking up the whole night sky!”
Everyone rushed out of the house, only to see the night sky filled with drones, forming the words: Bella, I love you.David was the first to react to the grand confession, “It must be Romeo. Only he could pull off something like this.”
“You mean Romeo is here? Where is he?” Kenneth looked towards the direction of the mansion, but didn’t see anyone.
“This kid thinks he can win our Bella over with a little romance? Clark watched the drones in the sky, suddenly feeling that the surprise he had prepared for Carol wasn’t surprising at all.
At least not as romantic as this.
“It’s so tech-savvy and creative!” May looked at the night sky and couldn’t help but exclaim, “So, does Ms. Bella have a boyfriend now? He seems to love her a lot.”
The drones split apart, forming a shape of a couple embracing, followed by a line of text: I want to spend every day, every hour, every minute with you.
Then, the drones shifted positions again.
Many of the servants called out in surprise.