The Double or more Life of the Fake Heiress (Mirabella) novel Chapter 176

Mirabella withdrew her gaze and settled down beside Jenna. She was never one to mince words or spin fancy phrases for comfort, so she said simply, "Your dad will wake up."

Jenna's lips twisted into a bitter smile. "I hope for a miracle."

Mirabella patted her shoulder with earnest assurance, "Believe me, miracles do happen."

Looking into Mirabella's eyes, Jenna felt a strange sense of calm wash over her. "I don't know why, but even though you're not a doctor, your words are weirdly comforting."

Raising an eyebrow with a hint of a smile, Mirabella replied, "Jenna, that gut feeling of yours is spot on."

Clearing her throat, Mirabella continued, "Your dad's condition... is like when the body takes a huge hit and goes into this sort of hibernation mode to heal. Once he's patched up inside and out, we'll find some way to jolt his nerves awake. It's just a matter of time."

Jenna was momentarily stunned. She didn't quite grasp the whole 'hibernation' concept, but the promise of awakening was like a beacon in the dark, igniting hope within her.

However, her hope dimmed as quickly as it had appeared. Even Dr. Ray had said the chances were slim. And Mira... she wasn't a doctor, was she? Perhaps those comforting words were just that - empty comfort.

"Thank you," Jenna managed to say. It was all she could find words for.

Mirabella, sensing Jenna's mood, didn't press further. After spending a little more time at the hospital, she stood to leave. Before exiting, she turned to Jenna, "When your dad moves out of the ICU and into a regular room, I'll come visit him then."

Assuming it was just a polite show of concern between classmates, Jenna didn't object and absentmindedly murmured her agreement before escorting Mirabella out.

Mirabella pondered for a mere two seconds before firing back, [OK, landing at nine, right? I'll be at the arrivals gate.]

Zach was taken aback by the sudden turnaround in her response and glanced at the figure next to him, half-hidden under a baseball cap and a face mask. Zach couldn't help but feel a twinge of jealousy. So, was the sudden change of heart because Leo was coming as well?

Feeling an inexplicable chill, Leo looked at Zach quizzically, "Zach?"

Zach just huffed and turned away.

Leo was left puzzled.