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

Chapter 342

When the final bell rang at Parkside High School, it was Shawn behind the wheel of a shiny new car, waiting outside the school. The sleek vehicle was hard to miss, and it wasn’t long before it caught the envious glances of passing students.

Inside the car, Shawn grew restless. Boredom got the better of him, so he stepped out to pace the sidewalk. His gaze frequently darted toward the school’s main entrance.

Mirabella had been held up by a last–minute visit to her homeroom teacher’s office, so she was a little behind schedule.

Meanwhile, Summer, with practice on her schedule, had been one of the first to leave the building. Her personal car was nowhere in sight, so she slipped on her sunglasses and sauntered toward the curb. She had barely taken a few steps when she caught sight of Shawn not too far away. Her stride faltered momentarily.

Ever since Mirabella came back, Summer hadn’t sought out her former foster parents. Their coldness during the airport reunion, when she had brought Mirabella home, left a sour taste in her mouth.

She had half–expected the occasional phone call from her foster parents, but silence reigned instead. To them, it seemed she had never existed.

to quell the growing irritation within. Readjusting her sunglasses as if nothing was amiss, she pretended not to notice Shawn

approach. But that

stepped out of the car to open the door for her.

and then back at Shawn, who seemed to be pacing obliviously. The spark of anger within

for someone,” she told her assistant. Her tone was edged with impatience – a contrast to the gentle image she usually

patiently to one side, Summer stood her ground. Finally, she saw Mirabella emerge, even catching her

believe Shawn hadn’t seen her. The coldness

reached Shawn’s side and called out to him. “You’re a bit late today.” Shawn commented casually as he

a word,” Mirabella replied lightly before getting

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