The Double or more Life of the Fake Heiress (Mirabella) novel Chapter 111

Mirabella barely registered the look on Catherine's face as her phone buzzed in her pocket. Pulling it out, she saw it was Zach calling. Instead of answering immediately, she turned her attention back to Catherine. "Oh, by the way, Grandma, my brother Zach said he'd drop by to see you. He's downstairs right now."

At the mention of Zach, Catherine's worried expression was instantly replaced with surprise. Regaining her composure, she quickly said, "Your dear brother, Zach? Well, then, you better hurry down and bring him up."

"Sure thing," Mirabella nodded, chuckling as she noticed Catherine nervously trying to tidy her short hair. "No need to be nervous, Grandma. He's family."

Catherine, a bit embarrassed, stopped fussing with her hair. "I just want to make a good first impression, that's all."

Mirabella smiled and gently pushed a stray lock from Catherine's forehead. "You look wonderful just the way you are."

Soon after, Mirabella went down to fetch Zach. "Grandma, this is my brother Zach," Mirabella said as she helped Zach set down some health supplements he had brought onto the cabinet, gently introducing him to Catherine.

Zach's gaze fell on Catherine. Her face had a sickly pallor, probably from her illness, but her spirit seemed strong, and she had a kind and gentle look about her. No wonder Mirabella was so fond of her. Zach composed himself and nodded politely at Catherine with a smile. "Hello, Catherine. I apologize for the sudden visit. I hope I'm not interrupting your rest."

Catherine shook her head with a smile. "Not at all. I'm delighted you could come, Zach. Please, take a seat and make yourself comfortable."

"Thank you," Zach replied, taking a seat without further ceremony. Glancing at Mirabella, he added, "I must thank you, ma'am, for all the years of care and guidance you've given Mirabella. She's turned out to be quite exceptional."

Catherine's cheeks colored with modesty. "Oh, she's always been a remarkable girl, Zach. I can't take much credit. If anything, she's had to endure quite a lot with me."