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

Chapter 121

James wasn’t at all surprised when Mirabella spoke her mind, after all, the girl had a sharpness about her that was beyond imagination.

“You guessed right,” he admitted without any attempt to hide it.

At his words, it felt like a tension within Mirabella finally eased. She wasn’t really worried that Catherine would do anything rash, but she needed to know where she was,

“Your grandma rang me up last night.” James explained succinctly, “Seems she didn’t want you caught in the middle of whatever is brewing between her and the Gilberts, so she asked if 1 could drop her back at her place.”

“I understand,” Mirabella sighed softly. How could she not see Catherine’s intent? After a brief silence, she collected her thoughts and asked, “Where Is she now?”

James glanced at his watch. “She should be home by now.”

As if sensing that Mirabella needed reassurance, he added, “Don’t worry, I arranged for someone to escort your grandma. No mishaps.”

Mirabella gave a small nod of thanks, fixing James with a serious look. “Thanks a lot.”

His tone was nonchalant. “Are we still on formal terms? Come

gave him a sidelong glance and a half–smile. “Also

a lazy shrug. James played

chuckled, pocketing Catherine’s letter and turning to leave the hospital.

as she waved a goodbye. Her silhouette stretched long under

after her.

only to find it had died. She put it

at

battery, and I don’t have cash on me. How about Mr. James plays the good guy and gives me a lift?” Mirabella

arched an eyebrow. “I thought you’d invite me

school kid without a penny to her name to treat you? Tell me, Mr. James, is that really appropriate for a

tugged at James‘ lips. “What if I treat

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off the offer. “No thanks. My family will worry if they can’t reach me.”