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

Chapter 51

Grandma Catherine watched as James remained silent, with a bittersweet smile tugging at her lips. She spoke again, and her voice trailed off into the quiet room. “Mira brought over a bunch of groceries to see me first thing this morning. Only, she didn’t expect to run into her foster mother… My daughter’s always been harsh, never had a soft spot for Mira. She said some really hurtful things, so the poor child didn’t even stay for a full hour before my daughter drove her away.”

“She must’ve been angry, and that’s why she didn’t come herself.” Tears welled up in Grandma Catherine’s eyes as she clung to James‘ arm, refusing to let go as if releasing him would mean losing the only listener she had left.

James observed Catherine, who was sinking into a pit of guilt, and pieced together the events. No wonder Mira had asked him to deliver the package.

However, Mira, who was wise beyond her years, didn’t seem like someone easily upset.

When Grandma Catherine’s emotions had settled a bit, James said gently, “Don’t worry too much. Mira probably just didn’t want to bump into your daughter again. That’s likely why she asked me to bring these things to you.”

Catherine paused, “Really?”

His inherently cool demeanor and deep eyes exuded a

the wooden box James had placed on the coffee table. She stood up and walked over, picking up

her; Mira still cared deeply for her wellbeing. Noticing her sleep had been troubled, Mira had sent over soothing incense, even after today’s

box and turned back to James, with a hint

gaze lingered on the wooden box for a second longer

sleep and even going out of her way to buy me soothing incense… Alas, my daughter isn’t fortunate enough to

heavy sigh, Grandma Catherine shuffled to a nearby cabinet, pulling open a drawer to

quietly to her ramblings, and his dark eyes

look on his face

glanced at Wyatt indifferently. “Nothing important.”