The Double or more Life of the Fake Heiress (Mirabella) novel Chapter 729

Mirabella had noticed Nick clutching his left hand tightly just moments ago. After a few seconds of thought, she stood up, walked over to him, and gently took his arm, coaxing his fingers to unfurl one by one.

It was then that Mirabella saw the slight deformity in Nick's thumb joint. Given her profound understanding of human anatomy, she knew instantly that it was the result of a re-injury during the healing process of a previous fracture.

After a brief pause, she looked up at Nick and said, “Whatever happened to this hand in the past is in the past. Why keep punishing it – and yourself?”

Nick's gaze dropped to his own palm, lingering there. He had intended to express his disgust for his hand, but suddenly, he couldn't bring himself to say it. Instead, all he managed was a soft acknowledgment.

Seeing his mood lighten, Mirabella patted his hand and said, “Keep your chin up, Nick,” adding a playful wink.

Nick couldn't help but laugh at his sister's antics and ruffled her hair instinctively, “I will.”

Mirabella touched her nose, considering turning away, but seeing Nick's spirits lifted for the day, she let it slide.

Soon after, Mirabella left Nick to rest and made her way downstairs.

Catherine was still deep in conversation with James when Mirabella approached and settled herself on the couch next to them.

“So, hitting the hay early tonight, Mirabella?” Catherine turned to ask.

Kicking off her slippers, Mirabella curled her feet up on the couch and leaned back comfortably. “Yeah, might have caught a bit of a chill this morning. Feeling a tad under the weather.”

Catherine immediately showed concern. “Do you want some cold medicine?”

Mirabella waved off the suggestion, “Nah, I’m young. This is nothing.”