The Double or more Life of the Fake Heiress (Mirabella) novel Chapter 622

Mirabella glanced at Mandy, a flicker of recognition crossing her face.

Johnny?

She knew Johnny?

Mandy's sudden appearance left everyone momentarily stunned. Johnny, caught off guard, took a moment to register her presence. His gaze instinctively sought Mirabella, and noting her cool demeanor, he chose not to respond to Mandy's greeting.

Mr. Hammond, standing nearby with furrowed brows, did not recognize Mandy. Given the presence of Johnny and the district's superintendent, and hearing her call out 'Johnny,' he politely nodded and asked, "And you are?"

Mandy's eyes darted to Johnny and then back, introducing herself with a slight twist in her voice, "I'm Mirabella's mother."

At that declaration, Mirabella couldn't help but laugh.

The audacity was unparalleled.

Mr. Hammond, taken aback, wondered if his memory was failing him. He didn't recall Mirabella's mother looking anything like this woman. With a puzzled look, he turned to Mirabella.

Meeting his gaze, Mirabella's expression was icy as she stated flatly, "She's not."

Mandy's face froze, clearly not expecting such a public denial.

"Oh," Mr. Hammond said, nodding in a way that managed to save face for everyone involved. "If you're looking for someone, you might want to head to the main office. They can make an announcement for you."

Mandy bit her lip, her eyes locked on Mirabella. "No, I'm here for her. She is my foster daughter."

At this, Mr. Hammond connected the dots—it was the Gilbert family drama unfolding before him. He remembered the last incident with the competition when Bernardo Gilbert had come to the school accusing his foster daughter of cheating.