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

Chapter 218

Shawn’s thoughts drifted back to his wife’s migraines, which seemed to have magically disappeared. He had noticed that she never complained about them anymore.

Curiosity about where his daughter acquired her remedies did cross his mind, but he respected her privacy. Shawn believed everyone had their secrets and saw no reason to pry. The family. had missed seventeen years of her life, and now that they were finally reunited, simply being together was enough. There was no need for suspicion or doubt.

Shaking off his reverie, Shawn patted his belly reassuringly and asked with a hint of levity. “You think your sister would do you wrong?”

Leo, caught off guard, instinctively shook his head.

“See? No need for all these wild thoughts. She’ll share when she’s ready.” Shawn had a knack for seeing the bigger picture.

His mind then wandered to Emmitt, prompting him to add with emphasis, “The last thing we need in this family is distrust. It can hurt more than any outsider ever could. Leo, I don’t want you holding any prejudices against your sister.”

Leo was taken aback to hear his father speak with such seriousness. Although it was surprising, he listened intently and responded with conviction, “She’s got a sweet temper, and she’s well–behaved. Why would I have any prejudices? And even if she did have her quirks, she’s still my sister.”

“That’s my boy!” Shawn said approvingly. Pausing, he corrected, “And for the record, your sister doesn’t have any quirks. She’s a lot more dutiful than any of you boys.”

retort. “I was just

gave him a sharp look.

so free these days? Hasn’t the company got work. for you?” There was a detectable

the house, replied with thick–skinned ease, “Yeah, they gave me an

“You’ve been acting odd lately. Is something up?”

break,” Leo

the subject. But his thoughts

daughter had provided Leo, which was said to be priceless

stood and

Chapter 218

The next day.

Friday announcement called for an all–school assembly. Typically, assemblies were a Monday

Mr. Hammond taking the

stood at the back of their class.