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

Chapter 112

Zach reined in his thoughts and resumed the casual banter with Catherine.

Perhaps because Zach didn’t appear as dreadful as Mandy had described, and his manners and conversation were quite polite, Catherine’s floodgates of chatter seemed to burst open, and she talked his ear off without stopping. Of course, the bulk of the conversation revolved around Mirabella, with Catherine reliving memories from her granddaughter’s childhood right through to her high school years, growing more animated as she went on.

Mirabella, the subject of the discussion, watched the two engrossed in conversation–one speaking with passion and the other listening intently–and couldn’t help but press a hand to her forehead in mild frustration before standing up. “I’m going to use the restroom,” she announced.

No sooner had she stepped out than Catherine turned to Zach with a serious look in her eyes. “I’ll be entrusting Mira to your care from now on. The poor child hasn’t had much parental love growing up, but I can see she’s doing well now with her birth parents,” she said. Her voice held a note of bittersweet contentment, and for a moment, a shadow of melancholy crossed her face.

Zach’s brow furrowed instinctively, sensing something off about Catherine’s words–as if she was saying farewell.

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he spoke up. “The truth is, Mira loves you very much. Even though she’s back with us now, you’ll always be the

filled Catherine’s eyes–Mira was indeed the

of yourself, ma’am, and don’t overthink things,” Zach

indicating

You and Zach should head back. I’ve got doctors and nurses to look after me. There’s

checked the time. “Should I

her resolve, Catherine lay back down and pulled the covers over herself. “No, no, you go home. I’m

the blanket. “Alright then, rest well. I’ll come by after school tomorrow.”

in acknowledgment.

then paused and turned back. “Oh, I forgot to mention that I entered another competition. I’ll bring you an international trophy to show for

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