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

James casually sidestepped someone's gaze and strolled over, leisurely clearing the dishes from the coffee table. "Why don't you go lie down on the couch and catch some sleep?" he suggested.

This office was originally the dean of student affairs' personal space, but given James's status and the Shepherd family's generous donations for two laboratory buildings at Prestige College, the school had temporarily assigned it to him. The sofa and carpet were brand new.

Mirabella yawned, not bothering with formalities, and walked over to the three- seater couch across from him. Rather than lying down, she leaned and rested her head on the armrest.

Once James had tidied up the coffee table, he glanced at Mirabella, who was already breathing deeply, clearly asleep. He walked over to a nearby paper bag and pulled out a thin blanket.

He approached Mirabella and gently draped the blanket over her. She was lying on her side, her face partially hidden by scattered strands of hair. The soft office light accentuated her pale skin, giving her a serene, timeless beauty.

James leaned in slightly, his fingers hovering in mid-air, his gaze softening as he looked at her. After a moment, he pulled back, straightening up and heading to his desk.

He pulled out his phone and sent a message, instructing that he not be disturbed too soon.

It wasn't until half-past one that James shut down his computer and walked over to wake Mirabella.

She was genuinely asleep, and when she woke, her clear eyes were still foggy with sleep. She glanced at the time and quickly became more alert.

The blanket slid off as Mirabella stood up, setting it aside. She turned to James and said, "I should get going."noveldrama

They were supposed to meet at the sports field at two.

James nodded and handed her a long, rectangular box.

There was no label on the box. Mirabella glanced at it but didn't open it. "What's this?" she asked.

James's gaze lingered on her face, her skin still tinged pink from sleep. He cleared his throat and replied, "Just some sunscreen."

Mirabella raised an eyebrow. "Though I already have some, thanks anyway."

She picked up her hat from the couch, waved to James, and said, "I'm off."

Watching her slender figure disappear, James finally averted his gaze, neatly folding the blanket and placing it back in the bag.

**

After leaving the dean's office,

Mirabella returned to her dorm. She was staying there temporarily and

have a key, so she called Lisa.

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Soon, Lisa opened the door for her. "Done with your errands?" she asked.

Mirabella hummed in response and walked in.

Her three roommates were also there. They merely nodded at Mirabella as she entered, then

continued their conversationel

attitude somewhat cold.

Mirabella, always easy-going, didn't mind their behavior. She sat down on her bed and opened the box, taking out the label-less sunscreen. She unscrewed the cap and Sniffed it, raising an eyebrow.

The ingredients were identical to the sunscreen Nick had given her. It seemed to

come from the same place.

Lisa, sitting on a chair with her arms around the backrest, looked at what Mirabella was holding and asked, "More sunscreen?"

Lisa's voice wasn't low, and the other three roommates turned to look at Mirabella.

Mirabella nodded, glancing at Lisa. With a raised eyebrow, she asked, "Giving you another chance, want to use it?"