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.

either!” Catherine snapped back with

pinched the bridge of her nose. “Let’s not argue about it. I just hope you can treat us

in here all accusatory, ruining a perfectly good mood,” Catherine huffed, displaying her stubborn streak.

Summer, noticing the tension, quickly interjected with a smile, “Mom, didn’t you buy Grandma a beautiful emerald

looped her arm through Catherine’s, “Don’t be upset, Grandma. Let’s sit down and see

With Su

mediating. Catherine’s mood softened enough to allow herself to be led to the sofa.

didn’t reach for it, flatly rejecting the offer. “At my age,

but to respect her wishes, Summer reluctantly placed the jewelry back in

an armchair nearby, idly fiddling with her phone. Catherine’s eyes softened unconsciously as she said, “Mira, why

Mirabella looked up, blinking in