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.

it’s alright.” Summer reached out to retrieve her phone, but as she looked

at the sight of Mirabella, her face quickly

face flushing with anxiety. “Actually, Mira stayed with me through the night,” Catherine

Catherine. “Mom, you’re covering for her again?

Mira away?” Catherine had hoped to persuade them to leave before Mirabella returned,

words. “So, in your eyes, I’m that unworthy as a

unwilling

timely interjection broke the tension. She shook her head at Mandy, then quickly moved toward the door to welcome Mirabella. “Mira, come on in. Grandma’s been waiting

hand could even graze her, Mirabella sidestepped and made her way into the room without giving Mandy a second look, heading straight to the grandmother’s bedside with an even tone. “Didn’t I tell you not to get worked up? Not

face, her own

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