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

Chapter 200

“Mirabella, what brings you to the hospital?”

Collins was in for a routine prescription pickup and to check on a pal, but bumping into Mirabella was a curveball. Hospitals aren’t exactly social hubs like malls, so he gave her the once–over before asking with genuine concern, “Are you feeling okay, Mirabella?”

Mirabella nodded politely at Collins. “I’m fine. Just visiting a classmate’s family member who’s under the weather.”

“Gotcha,” Collins said with a grin. “Heading home now?”

“Yep.”

“Perfect timing–I’m about to take off, too. Mind if I give you a lift?” Collins offered warmly. Such a lovely young lady shouldn’t wander home alone–it was not safe.

“No need to trouble yourself. I’ll just hail a cab,” Mirabella declined, her expression cool and detached, practically screaming ‘Back off. We’re not tight.‘

Collins touched his nose, amused by the resemblance in the sibling’s frosty facades.

to speak again when his doctor buddy came hustling over, urgency written all over his face. “Collins, hold up, there’s something about your

moment he caught sight of Mirabella, he clammed up,

considering the pills were a gift from Mirabella… Collins cleared his throat and suggested, “Let’s talk

nodded. “Sure thing.”

headed for Dr. Ray’s office. Though puzzled,

silver–haired elder, who stood up from the sofa ast Collins entered. His eyes were locked on Collins, and in his hand, he held one

medication?” asked the elder, none other than Nikolai, who had previously appraised scents for James. He

landed on the pill in Nikolai’s hand, pausing before he replied, “A friend gave it to me.”

that, Nikolai’s excitement intensified. “Does your friend have a background in pharmacology? Could you introduce us?”

Ray was taken aback by Nikolai’s fervor–it was a

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