The Double ( or More ?) Life of The Fake Heiress

Chapter 43

“Why’d you show up today?” Catherine grumbled discontentedly, pausing before seemingly noticing Mandy’s companion for the first time. “Oh, Summer’s here too, huh?” Her lone was laced with a hint of dismissiveness.

Summer’s expression stiffened momentarily, but she managed a smile and greeted, “Hey, Grandma,”

“How come I can’t come over? Are Summer and I strangers now and not supposed to be here or something?” Mandy was almost amused by her own mother’s Irritation.

“Why didn’t you at least give me a call before dropping by?” Catherine muttered under her breath. She wouldn’t have invited Mira over today if she’d known Mandy was bringing Summer.

*Summer went out of her way to pick up some nice things for you, and you’re acting like you don’t even want to see her. Mom, can we not play favorites so blatantly?”

Mandy felt like Mirabella utterly bewitched her mother, who showed such coldness to her own flesh and blood. It was like she was beyond saving.

never showed much affection for Mira either!” Catherine snapped back with a hint of

of her nose. “Let’s not argue about it. I just

argue with you? You came in here all accusatory, ruining a perfectly good mood,”

interjected with a smile, “Mom, didn’t you buy

and looped her arm through Catherine’s,

With Su

mood softened enough to allow herself to be

seeing the emerald bracelet Summer presented, Catherine didn’t reach for it, flatly rejecting the offer. “At my age, I’m not keen on

paused awkwardly as Catherine firmly declined. With no choice but to respect her wishes, Summer reluctantly

eyes softened unconsciously as she said, “Mira, why don’t you take a look at this jewelry? Do

looked up, blinking in