Chapter 5
Mirabella’s laugh was a rare bloom of gentleness on her usually frosty face. She tenderly smoothed the wisps of silver hair at her grandmother’s temples, her voice softening like one might use to coax a child to sleep. “I’ve sorted out all the transfer paperwork. It’s time for me to head out. You’ve got to take good care of yourself. Remember to take your meds on time, okay? Once I’m settled back in the city, I’ll come by for a visit. Deal?”
Catherine felt the soothing touch on her cheek and struggled to swallow, her throat parched. After a moment, she grasped Mirabella’s hand in her own. “Alright, I’ll do as you say, my dear,”
“Good,” Mirabella said, nodding in satisfaction.
Mandy, who had been standing by, felt a pang of jealousy. She had talked herself hoarse, trying to persuade her mother to come back to the city with her without success. Yet here was this brat, uttering just a few words, and her grandmother acquiesced? She had clearly underestimated Mirabella’s ability to charm and cajole!
Just then, the wail of an ambulance siren announced its arrival outside. Soon after, thanks to Mandy’s insistent demands, the paramedics carried Catherine to the ambulance. Before leaving for the hospital, Mandy did not forget to give Mirabella a few parting shots, warning her to make herself scarce.
the bed, already packed and ready. Even without today’s drama courtesy of
the middle of her junior year of high school. So, she had made a deal with her biological parents. Once the semester ended, she would transfer schools for her senior year. Mirabella drew a letter from an old desk drawer, dusted off the edges with her slender fingers,
squinting at the sleek black sedan that was making the noise. Despite its modest Volkswagen badge, the car’s
from the car, a black baseball cap on his head. He leaned casually against the door, watching. Mirabella
elegant face. As she drew near, her lips curled into a half–smile. “Have you been waiting for me?”
a once–over. His gaze finally rested on her suitcase with a teasing tone. “What’s this? Did you
glance. “Eavesdropping isn’t very gentlemanly, you know.”
chuckled lightly. “Did you forget our houses
neighbor boy? You’re loitering here just to mock your lifesaver?” Mirabella quipped, her arms folded,
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