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.

hope 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?

—

say. It was all she

Jenna’s mood, didn’t press further. After spending a little more time at the hospital, she 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 him

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

out of the hospital, she hailed a cab for home. As she settled in the backseat, boredom set in, and her thoughts turned to Zach. She fished out her

He quickly replied, [ have a layover in Lakewood. Should land around nine tonight. You picking me up, Mira?]

the idea, [Nah, gotta hit the books tonight.]

homework really more important than him? With a sigh, he texted back,

word ‘us‘ caught Mirabella’s attention, and she

Leo’s

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