Chapter 712

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Mirabella raised an eyebrow but didn't turn down the snacks, taking the boxes

from Vincent and thanking him. "I might not be around during winter break. I have to go back to my hometown."

Vincent just smiled. "No worries, we can hang out another time."

"Yep." Mirabella nodded. The car was already waiting outside the school gates. She turned to Vincent and said, "I'll be off then."

"Alright." Vincent watched as Queen Mira got into the car, then headed off himself.

In the car, Mirabella placed the gift boxes on the back seat. A paper bag had tipped over, revealing a slender wooden box inside.

Definitely not a snack.

Curious, Mirabella took the wooden box and opened it. Inside was a meticulously preserved ginseng root, judging by its color and roots, it was at least a hundred years old and worth between eighty to a hundred and twenty thousand dollars.

She hadn't expected the Mendoza family to be so generous, gifting her such a valuable herb.

Closing the wooden box, Mirabella pulled out her phone to send Vincent a thank- you message. After a moment's thought, she added another message: "Vincent, if you ever have any tough problems, feel free to ask me. I'll help you out."

When Vincent received this message, he was utterly confused, "Are you... alright?"

After all, every time he asked her for help, she looked like she'd rather be anywhere else. This sudden offer to help was really out of character.

It almost felt like her account had been hacked.

Mirabella, trying to be a helpful classmate for the first time: "..."

Vincent: ""

Seeing his confusion, Mirabella chuckled lightly. Before two minutes had passed, she retracted the offer.

Vincent: "?"

Mirabella didn't reply and put her phone away.

After dinner, Mirabella went to her room to pack.

Since she was spending her first New Year with the Davis family, Mirabella knew Catherine's temperament well. Inviting her to the Davis family for New Year might not go over well, so Mirabella decided to return to her hometown to spend a week with Catherine.

After packing her clothes, she thought it over and included the Lunar Lace herb in her suitcase.

Just then, there was a knock at the door.

Zipping up her suitcase, Mirabella walked over and opened it. "Nick, you're still up?"

Nick pressed his lips together, his voice gentle, "Do you mind if I come with you tomorrow?"

Mirabella was momentarily taken aback.

"I'd like to see where you grew up," Nick said with a smile.

Since returning home, Nick had been under Mirabella's care, and he looked less pale than before. However, compared to a healthy person, there was still a noticeable difference.

Mirabella, leaning against the door frame, thought that having one more person wouldn't really make a difference, especially since Catherine liked company. She nodded, "But are there still tickets available at this time?"

Seemingly anticipating her question, Nick pulled out his phone and showed her the booking confirmation.

Mirabella glanced at it. The date indicated it was booked ten days ago. She twitched her lips, so he had planned to follow her back home all along?

Nick, seeing his sister's mixed expressions, curved his lips slightly, "Alright, let's get some rest. We have an early flight tomorrow."

After saying that, he patted her head briefly, then retracted his hand and went into his own room next door.

Mirabella was left speechless.