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.

set his tea cup aside and asked with a tinge of curiosity. “Weren’t you going to visit the neighbors

retreating figure. Her eyes narrowed, landing on

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and, without turning

Shawn shook his head in mild

frame exuding none of the frailty her gender might suggest. She lazily

to face Mirabella, whose

he’d be intimidated by his sister, who was always so well–behaved and adorable? It was a story no one would believe.

the

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inner turmoil, held his

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

nodded, withdrawing her arm from Zach’s shoulder to sit

poured the coffee for himself, Mira and