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

Nick strolled in, balancing a tray of food he'd prepared for Zach, and set it down on the small wheeled table nearby. Once everything was in place, he wheeled it over to Zach's bedside. As he passed Mirabella, he caught a glimpse of her laptop screen just as she exited The Mirror's website.

Mirabella glanced up and called out to Nick, then casually shut her laptop, folding it closed and setting it aside.

Nick acknowledged her with a soft hum, shifting his focus from her actions to placing the tray on the bed.

Zach looked at the bowl of plain porridge and rubbed his forehead. "Can we talk about getting something with a bit more flavor next time? This is starting to taste like nothing."

It was the same bland meal every day, and he was fed up.

Nick was about to agree, but Mirabella chimed in seriously, "The doctor said plain porridge is all you can have right now."

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Nick cast a quiet look at his sister, thinking from a medical perspective. Zach had been on this diet for days; a little variety wouldn't hurt.

But he stayed silent.

Zach ran a hand through his hair and reluctantly picked up the spoon.

Mirabella checked the time and said to Nick, “Let's go, Nick. Grady's got a table reserved at The Garden Room."

Zach, mid-sip of his porridge, was baffled. Was this guy a demon?

Nick coughed, a small smile playing on his lips. “Alright."

Soon, the siblings left the hospital room, their slender figures exuding a cool detachment. The door closed behind them with a finality that seemed almost mocking.

Zach muttered a curse under his breath.

**

When they reached the restaurant, Grady was already waiting in a private dining room. As soon as the siblings arrived, the kitchen staff began serving the meal, sneaking curious glances at Mirabella.

This made Mirabella self-consciously touch her face, wondering if something was amiss.

As they were finishing up, a waiter entered, carrying a large cake box.

Mirabella did a double take, then turned to Grady, who was sitting across from her. "Is today your birthday?"

Nick and her birthdays had already passed.

Grady fiddled with the wooden bracelet on his wrist, looking slightly sheepish. "Yeah."

Mirabella pulled out her phone with an apologetic smile. "Sorry, Grady. I didn't know it was your birthday, or I'd have brought something..."

She opened Messenger and sent a virtual gift card.

Nick, who usually wasn't one to remember such dates, saw his sister sending a gift and followed suit, pulling out his phone to send one too.

Grady chuckled, "Don't worry, it's just a little birthday."

His phone buzzed twice in his pocket. Seeing the siblings with their phones, he took out his own.

Opening Messenger, he saw the virtual gift cards from the siblings.

Grady paused, first opening Mirabella's message. The sight of the virtual gift card and a birthday GIF brought a smile to his lips.

He didn't have children, and his wife had passed away years ago, leaving him to celebrate most birthdays alone. Although he'd received many wishes and gifts over the years, Miss Mira's gesture was unexpectedly heartfelt.

Grady didn't open the gift card but looked up at Mirabella, his voice gentle. "Thank you, but I won't accept the gift card. Having your company for dinner is more than enough."

What about me?

Nick, standing to the side, thought, am I invisible or something?