The Double or more Life of the Fake Heiress (Mirabella) novel Chapter 81

After grandma woke up, Mirabella made a return trip to the Davis family. It was a little past eight in the morning, and even though she finished her usual morning jog later than usual, her mother, Delilah, suspected nothing. She assumed Mirabella had simply taken a few extra laps.

Without revealing the truth about her overnight absence, Mirabella quickly showered and changed into fresh clothes. She then rummaged through a box she pulled from her wardrobe, selecting a sky-blue porcelain bottle from among a dozen jars and vials.

She tucked the porcelain bottle into her bag and didn't linger. Skipping breakfast, she briefly mentioned Granny’s condition to Delilah, who offered to visit Catherine, but Mirabella refused and promptly left the house.

Twenty minutes later, Mirabella was back at the hospital. However, as she approached the door of the hospital room and spotted Mandy, Summer and a boy who looked to be around fifteen inside, her steps faltered.

"Mom, you fall sick and don't even tell me. If the nanny hadn't called today, I'd still be in the dark," Mandy said, pressing on her temples, though she was careful not to speak too harshly considering Catherine's condition.

Catherine was propped up in bed, pale and seemingly unwelcoming of the room’s occupants. Her demeanor was chilly and detached.

"I'm fine now. There are doctors and nurses here; you don't need to take care of me. You should leave," Catherine stated, her thoughts drifting to Mirabella. She worried that if Mira returned and crossed paths with them, her granddaughter would be bullied once again.

Mandy, hearing Catherine's words, could barely contain her frustration. "You're unwell, and the kids came specially to see you. Why must you be so cold?"

Catherine simply gazed out the window, silent.