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

Chapter 82

Catherine’s face was ashen, her lips bitten as she struggled to find words. But Summer stood up decisively, giving Mandy’s arm a gentle tug.

“Mom, ease up a bit, will ya? If Grandma wants Mirabella here to look after her, let’s just give Mirabella a ring. Mirabella might not be her flesh and blood, but the bond they’ve built over the years is the real deal. You don’t need to squabble with Grandma over me. Her health is what’s paramount.”

Summer’s smile had a hint of bitterness, and then she took out her phone from her bag.

Upon hearing this. Mandy’s anger flared even more. Seeing Summer about to make a call to Mirabella, Mandy couldn’t help but snatch the phone away from her.

“What’s the point of calling her? Why are you so pigheaded, kid? You’ve put your company’s big shindig on hold to come take care of your grandmother, and now you want to bring that girl into this? I can’t decide if you’re naive or just plain foolish.” Mandy scolded, her tone a mix of exasperation and disappointment.

but as she looked up, she

Summer’s gaze to the door and stiffened at the sight of Mirabella, her face quickly darkening. “What

off guard as well, her face flushing with anxiety. “Actually, Mira stayed with me through the night,” Catherine hurried to

covering for her again? If she was here all

not have sent Mira away?” Catherine had hoped to persuade them to leave

at Catherine’s words. “So, in your eyes, I’m that unworthy

looked away, unwilling to engage further.

Mandy, then quickly moved toward the door

Mandy a second look, heading straight to the grandmother’s bedside with an even

own expression shrinking.

didn’t quite reach her eyes. “If you were