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

Chapter 1280

Gracie chuckled at Lisa's worry, "You and Emmitt might be stressing too much. He mentioned the same thing to me. How chaotic can a tourist city really get?"

Lisa tightened her grip on Gracie's hand, surprised by Ben's words. "What else did Ben say?"

"He didn't say much, just handed me a card and told me to pick out a New Year's gift when I'm abroad." Gracie's expression softened. "Ben may not be my own, but he's certainly thoughtful."

"Thoughtful? He's up to something! Mom, you're falling for his act!" Lisa couldn't help but let the sarcasm slip.

Noticing her daughter's sharp tone, Gracie felt compelled to defend Ben, recalling how Lisa's prejudice began years ago. "Lisa, Emmitt isn't like that. Maybe you've misunderstood him. I think you should..."

Lisa, with a touch of sadness, pulled her hand back and looked away, cutting Gracie off, "Mom, I just need some time alone."

Gracie opened her mouth to respond but only managed a soft sigh, standing up and adjusting her coat, "Alright then."

soft click echoed as Lisa slumped onto the table, burying her head in her arms, feeling lost

her a

that hurt, no matter

escape it

Lisa mused to herself.

and went downstairs, she bumped into Ben returning

thoughtfully before asking,

holed up in her room all day. I can't

toward the second floor, casually spinning a black ring on his finger, "Maybe it's school stress. Try not to worry too

Gracie sighed again.

on her." Ben's voice was gentle,

it wasn't needed, given Lisa's bias against him, but seeing Ben's sincere

agreeing, then