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."

smile. "If

nodded and waited for Jim to sit down. As she rolled up her sleeves, she said, "Let's check

motioned for him 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

a bit, realizing that Chester's condition was more complicated than she'd thought. But if Chester was willing to fight, a mix of acupuncture and herbal

her hand back and looked at Jim, noticing the concern in his

"It's not great. Your chest went through a lot, and you haven't been taking care of yourself. Your health is more fragile than most. If I'm right,

by her insight. His silence

room was quiet for a while before Jim asked again, "Is

of Santos today, he might still be dismissive. But the thought that Hunter might still be alive had sparked a new

confirmed, her tone

somber. He had more pressing matters now. Taking

asked sincerely, "Can it be