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

Chapter 159

Nick always had a thing about personal space. Even though Zach was his own flesh and blood. their embrace lasted barely a second before Zach hastily stepped back, maintaining a respectful distance.

Zach sighed inwardly, understanding his brother’s temperament all too well. However, no sign of displeasure crossed his features. His gaze swept the high–tech hall, and he said with a lightness in his voice. “Seeing you live the good life makes me happy, Nick.”

Nick’s lips twitched, as if he struggled to muster a smile, but his stoic disposition left his features stiff and rigid. He turned and poured two glasses of water–one for himself and one for Collins. “Make yourself at home,” he said, handing over the glass.

Zach took the glass and cut straight to the chase, “Leo’s injury really can’t be healed. completely?”

“He’ll recover but can’t do any more strenuous activities, especially performing on stage,” Nick replied, his voice detached.

Zach fell silent, knowing that if his brother, an internationally acclaimed medical prodigy, said so, there was no other way around it.

After a moment, Nick glanced up towards the second floor, his tone growing even colder, “If he doesn’t want treatment, just persuade him to go back home. I’ve got a couple of doctors who are quite skilled. I’ll refer him to them.”

The chandelier above cast a brilliant light on his

the rumors to a T.

help.

caught sight of Leo standing at the top of the staircase. He instantly

a sigh, said, “I’ll go talk to him.”

didn’t respond, simply picking up a magazine

and made his way upstairs.

the eve

materials one last time, but they were nowhere to be found in

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Chapter 159

at the company every afternoon after school and had come home too exhausted to do anything but sleep. There had been

had left the papers under

thought struck her,