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

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Chapter 401

was carrying a paper bag, his grip firm yet casual. As he caught sight of his sister, he quickly stashed it Wind his back, cutting off her line of sight. “Ah, I’m not heading out, just thinking of taking a stroll around

block

Mirabella’s delicate features were etched with suspicion. She glanced at the hand he had concealed and

Ild, “Oh, well, enjoy your walk then.” With that, she stepped aside, clearing the path with a considerate and sweet demeanor.

Zach stood rooted to the spot, torn between going and staying since he never intended to take a walk in the first place.

Mirabella raised an eyebrow. “Zach?”

“I suddenly don’t feel like walking anymore,” he blurted out, pivoting back toward the house.

noticing Zach’s swift return, set his tea cup aside and asked

Her eyes narrowed, landing on the paper bag in his hand. Was he not out

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the scrutiny from behind, Zach felt a flicker of guilt and, without turning around, mumbled to

his head in mild reproof. Zach was speechless.

exuding none of the frailty her gender might suggest. She lazily slung an arm over his shoulder. ‘Zach, how about I accompany

her touch, Zach nearly jerked away on reflex. Turning to face Mirabella, whose expression seemed harmless enough, he couldn’t shake off

reply came off as forced and awkward. Who would’ve thought he’d be intimidated by his sister, who was always so well–behaved and adorable? It was

exchange. She placed the fruit on the coffee table and remarked

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who had just prepared two cups of coffee, put one back on the tray. He looked at his daughter with a gentle expression. “Mira, come

withdrawing her arm from Zach’s shoulder to sit down

poured the coffee for himself,