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

Chapter 1319

Now, not only was Nick awake, but he could also feel his body in surprisingly

good shape, hardly what you'd expect from someone who'd just been at death's door. He had no clue how Mirabella had managed to pull him back from the edge, but it must've cost her a lot. As these thoughts ran through his mind, Nick's hands tightened into fists. With a newfound burst of energy, he tossed the covers aside, determined to get out of bed.

"Where is she? I need to see her."

Atlas quickly moved to support him. "Mr. Nick, take it easy. Miss Mira's fine. She might wake up any minute now. She's been through a lot to save you, so maybe you should..."

Nick cut him off, gripping Atlas's arm and looking him square in the eye. "She's my sister."

Who else would be worried if not him? His eyes were bloodshot with concern. Just then, the door swung open, and a cool, unfeeling voice drifted in. "Oh, so now you remember I'm your sister?"

Nick froze at the sound, quickly turning his gaze to the doorway.

loose black coat that hid her slim figure. She walked in without a rush, stopping right

"Miss Mira," and instinctively backed away, giving the siblings

back

small smile and pulled a chair over to sit. "Mr. Hough,

just crawl back into bed and pretend he was still

long moment of silence, he finally slid back onto

at

bite back a laugh. If anyone else saw Mr. Nick like this, they'd probably be rubbing their eyes in disbelief. His tough-guy image was taking quite

to check his pulse. "Are

his head. "No... but what about you? Atlas said

blinked in surprise.

play fair, had clearly

Mirabella finally seemed to

bad. I'm doing just fine, aren't