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

Chapter 236

Zach caught a glimpse of Mirabella pausing mid–step, a sly twinkle in his eye revealing his successful ploy. Then, rubbing his shoulders, he continued to whine and groan about his discomfort.

Beside him, Leo stood up proactively, offering with empathy, “Hey Zach, want me to give you a shoulder rub?”

Zach’s face darkened in an instant, and he shot Leo a sharp glare.

Leo smirked.

“Mom told me that you’ve got some killer massage skills.” Zach said, deliberately turning to look at Mirabella with a suggestive gleam in his eye.

Mirabella’s mouth twitched in resignation, shaking her head and walking over to him.

“Is your shoulder hurt?” she asked.

Zach nodded.

Mirabella raised an

nodding from

to his shoulder and squeezed. Instantly, Zach felt tears welling up from the pain. “Ouch… easy,

serious as she said, “Your muscles are tight. That’s a sign of strain, Zach. You’ve

and he quickly started to backtrack. “I think I’m

Mirabella interrupted with conviction, pressing down harder, not giving

on the verge of tears. Why did he have to

as if in excruciating agony, instinctively

Mirabella finally let Zach off the hook. The moment he was released from her clutches, Zach felt like he had come back to life. He turned to Mirabella, fear still evident in his eyes. Mirabella seemed so delicate, yet her strength was formidable.

“How’s it feel now? Still hurt?” “No pain, no pain at all,” Zach shook his head frantically, certain that if he expressed any discomfort, she’d be on him again in a heartbeat.

surrender, Leo shielded his eyes

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out casually, “Oh,

seemed terrified. His sense of personal safety felt threatened