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

Chapter 1668

Mirabella paused for a moment, gathering her thoughts as she glanced over at her uncle, Chester. She figured it was as good a time as any to check his pulse, something she'd been meaning to do for a while.

With a nod, she said, "Back in the countryside, I picked up some old-school remedies from an herbalist. I remember you've got some lingering health issues. How about I check your pulse once we're done here?"

Jim was about to brush it off, but when he saw the sincerity in his niece's eyes, he found himself agreeing. "Alright."

After they wrapped up working in the garden about half an hour later, Jim handed the watering can to a servant and turned to Mirabella. "It's been ages since someone just sat and talked with me like this. I'm really glad you're here today," he said with a soft smile.

Mirabella got it. Being childless and managing a huge family estate on his own must be quite lonely.

"You should take a break every now and then," Mirabella suggested, walking alongside him. "My folks always talk about you. You should come visit when you can."

small smile.

waited for Jim to sit down. As she rolled up her sleeves, she

to place his hand on the coffee table beside him. Jim did as asked, and while she felt his pulse, he mentioned, "By the way, that herbal stuff you sent with Nick really helped.

Chester's condition was more complicated than she'd thought. But if Chester was willing to fight, a mix of

pulled her hand back and looked at Jim, noticing

a lot, and you haven't been taking care of yourself. Your health is more fragile than most. If I'm

aback by

a while before Jim asked again,

his own condition. If he hadn't seen that photo of Santos today, he might still be dismissive. But the thought that Hunter might still be alive had

confirmed, her

more pressing matters now. Taking

sincerely,