The Double or more Life of the Fake Heiress (Mirabella) novel Chapter 1344

James shrugged off the dagger-like glares from behind and headed upstairs. He'd been at the hospital for days, and a mountain of tasks was screaming for his attention.

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When Mirabella stirred awake, the outside world was already cloaked in darkness, but the room was softly illuminated by wall lamps, keeping the shadows at bay. The familiar woody scent filled her senses, gently shaking off the sleepiness.

She slowly sat up, her eyes landing on a man seated at a computer desk nearby. The desk lamp's glow highlighted his deep-set features, giving him a serious yet calm demeanor. His light loungewear softened his otherwise aloof presence, and the room hummed with a quiet sense of peace.

Mirabella's gaze was a bit hazy. After a few minutes of stillness, she tossed off the covers, her bare feet sinking into the carpet as she made her way over to the desk.

It was only then that James noticed she was up. He looked up and said, "You're awake."

Mirabella nodded, her eyes flicking over the blueprints scattered on the desk. "Still working on the tech institute project?"

"Yeah, it's a bit tricky." James set his pen down, got up, and walked over to her, touching her forehead. "Still cool to the touch."

With a small frown, he went to the wardrobe, grabbed one of his jackets, and draped it over her shoulders.

Mirabella tugged the jacket around her, its bulk making her face look even more petite. She replied, "I should be back to normal in a day or two."

Compared to the last time she used that technique, her recovery was impressively swift this time.

James didn't pry into why she was feeling this way, simply asking, "Will this affect your health?"

Mirabella's eyes flickered, "Not if I get enough rest."

James scrutinized her a bit more, not finding anything out of the ordinary, and said, "Then take a few more days off before heading back to school."

Mirabella nodded, "Alright, you go on with your work."

"It's not urgent. Let's grab some dinner first." James held her cool hand and suddenly remembered something. As they reached the door, he turned to her and said, "Could you lend me your jade pendant in a few days?"