The Double or more Life of the Fake Heiress (Mirabella) novel Chapter 732

Seeing the situation unfold, Mirabella had a hunch that Catherine might be troubled by something—probably a call from Mandy. But she didn't pry. Instead, she said, "I've got things covered; you should get some rest. I'll take this up to Nick."

Catherine murmured a soft acknowledgment, watching as Mirabella carried the cup out of the kitchen. Then, she let her shoulders slump, slowly making her way out.

In the living room, James noticed Catherine come out and stood up, ready to say goodnight and head upstairs himself. But something was off; her eyes were slightly red, and her mood seemed down.

He guided her to sit on the couch, asking, "What's wrong?"

Catherine sighed, then looked at James, shaking her head, "It's nothing."

James could tell she was holding something back. "Mira's gone upstairs. You can talk to me," he encouraged.

"It's really nothing," Catherine said, her smile strained. After a moment, she suddenly grasped James's hand, "James, I can tell Mira trusts you. If I'm not around someday, please, look out for her."

James was taken aback but didn't pull away. He reassured her, "Grandma, you'll live to a hundred."

Catherine shook her head, patting the back of James's hand before letting go, "Wait here a second; I have something for you."

With that, she stood and walked to her bedroom.

Soon, she returned with a box, sat down, and handed it to James, "Give this to Mira after I'm gone."

"Why don't you give it to her yourself?" James asked, puzzled.

"She wouldn't accept it from me," Catherine said, a touch of melancholy in her tone.

James paused, then continued up, nonchalantly hiding the box behind him, "Haven't gone to bed yet?"

Mira raised an eyebrow, simply gesturing for him to hand it over, "Give it here."

"You heard?" James wasn't really surprised.

With a lazy hum, Mira confirmed.

Given the close proximity of the living room to the staircase and the lack of soundproofing in the house, plus her slightly better than average hearing, it would have been more surprising if she hadn't overheard.

"Goodnight," James said with a grin.