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

Chapter 176

Mirabella withdrew her gaze and settled down beside Jenna. She was never one to mince words or spin fancy phrases for comfort, so she said simply, “Your dad will wake up.”

Jenna’s lips twisted into a bitter smile. “I hope for a miracle.”

Mirabeila patted her shoulder with earnest assurance, “Believe me, miracles do happen.”

Looking into Mirabella’s eyes, Jenna felt a strange sense of calm wash over her. “I don’t know why, but even though you’re not a doctor, your words are weirdly comforting.”

Raising an eyebrow with a hint of a smile, Mirabella replied, “Jenna, that gut feeling of yours is spot on.”

Clearing her throat, Mirabella continued, “Your dad’s condition… is like when the body takes a huge hit and goes into this sort of hibernation mode to heal. Once he’s patched up inside and out, we’ll find some way to jolt his nerves awake. It’s just a matter of time.”

Jenna was momentarily stunned. She didn’t quite grasp the whole ‘hibernation‘ concept, but the promise of awakening was like a beacon in the dark, igniting hope within her.

dimmed as quickly as it had appeared. Even Dr. Ray had said the chances were slim. And Mira… she wasn’t a doctor, was she? Perhaps those comforting words

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you,” Jenna managed to say. It was all

stood to leave. Before exiting, she turned to Jenna, “When your dad moves out of the ICU and into a regular room, I’ll come visit

Jenna didn’t object and absentmindedly murmured her agreement before escorting

cab for home. As she settled in the backseat, boredom set in, and her thoughts turned to Zach. She fished out her phone and shot him a

his sister’s message. He quickly replied, [ have a layover in Lakewood. Should land

shot down the idea, [Nah, gotta hit

Was his sister’s homework really more important than him? With a sigh, he texted back, [Alright, just wait for us at home then.]

Mirabella’s attention, and she probed, [Not flying solo?]

responded, [Nope, Leo’s with

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