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

Chapter 353

Zach ignored his sister’s confusion and stepped outside the front door, scanning the street left and right, but there was no sign of any black sedan.

Puzzled, Mirabella touched her nose and turned to face Zach. “Zach, what car, what weird people are you talking about?”

“I saw everything!” Zach huffed, walking back towards her.

“What did you see?” Mirabella paused, then recalling the recent events. She realized what he meant. “Are you talking about the car that dropped me off?”

Zach nodded, “Yeah, and there was a guy!” That was the main point.

After a moment’s thought, he added, “That car must’ve been parked in front of our house for at least ten minutes.”

Well, she didn’t need to guess what Zach had misunderstood. Mirabella spread her hands. Her gaze was clear and direct. “What if I told you it was just a friend? Would you believe me?”

“Of course, I believe what my sister says.” But he wouldn’t put the same trust in anyone else. After all, his sister was so pretty, so charming, so innocent – what if some no–good jerk tried to take advantage of her?

nodded, “Good, let’s go back inside.” After

house.

No further explanation? He glanced outside one more time, then reluctantly closed the door and followed her in.

Once inside…

Shawn noted, not as

still up, Dad?” Mirabella asked as she poured

was waiting for you to come home before I hit the hay.” Shawn yawned, and

turned back to glance at Zach, whose expression seemed a bit sour. Shaking

of water and felt Zach’s gaze on her like a shadow since she had entered the house. Placing down the glass, she rubbed her forehead with a sense

perked up, “There’s a way to not hurt our

seemed she was saying, “You’re asking for a punch.” Somehow, Zach picked up that unsaid sentiment from just that one look from his sister.

1/2

10:55

he approached

rules, “From now on, you need to be home by 8 PM. It’s not safe for a girl to be out alone.