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.

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

of her still hoped her foster father would see her and approach. But that hope lingered and faded, until her assistant’s voice broke

out of the car to open the

her assistant and then back at Shawn, who seemed to be pacing obliviously.

impatience – a contrast to

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

this country bumpkin had noticed her. She refused to believe Shawn hadn’t seen her. The coldness

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

a few minutes teacher wanted a word,” Mirabella replied lightly before

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