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

Chapter 285

Leo withdrew his gaze, took a deep breath, tilted his head back, and downed the contents of the glass bottle. He braced himself for a bitter, nasty taste, but surprisingly, the remedy was

virtually flavorless. After he finished, he grabbed a nearby glass of water, took a few sips, and set it down.

Mirabella watched him until he was done, then visibly relaxed. She glanced at her watch, stood up, and said sweetly. “I’m off to school now.” Her demeanor was a stark contrast to the solemn expression she had while watching Leo take his medicine.

Shortly after, the sound of the door closing echoed. Leo’s gaze followed her departure, and they couldn’t help but sigh, “Zach, do you ever notice how kinda intimidating our sister gets when she’s serious?”

Zach glanced up, unimpressed, “Hadn’t noticed.” Even if he had, that wasn’t something he was about to admit. What, and risk his pride?

Just then, Leo straightened his back and rubbed the spot where he had been injured. The area was oddly warm, causing a slight shift in his expression.

Leo’s demeanor, straightened up

his spine, no longer feeling the usual stabbing pain when applying pressure. “Weird, after taking that stuff Mirabella gave me, my

warm.”

remedy Mirabella had given him in the past. After taking it, his chronic ailments hadn’t bothered him since, and even his spirits had lifted significantly. With that thought, Zach said earnestly. “You

condition. He might have appeared nonchalant, but only he knew the thoughts that haunted

Leo refused, even though Collins told him Mirabella’s medicine

familiar, and hope was something Leo rarely allowed himself to feel. But now, with his body’s genuine response, the acceptance of his grim reality

maybe, it was

at

usual, Zach suggested, “How about I come

need, Zach. I’ll have Collins join me. He knows a well–respected

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