The True Heiress's Return

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Chapter 23 This isn't good. Mitchell isn't really on my side. I can't let this goon, Yvette thought to herself.

She bit her lip, keeping her voice soft and steady. "Thanks for worrying abouttoday, everyone. I can take care of myself now, and you should go hand get srest," "Yeah, it's getting late. There are murses outside. Just call them if you need anything. If something comes up, call Dad or your brothers Cody added briefly before he and Rebecca left. Smith couple The "Mitchell," Yvette exchanged a glance with Yvette, silently urging her to reach out later.

headed out of the hospital room, with Mitchell being the last to linger.

One by one, the called Mitchell paused before walking over and bending slightly by her bedside. "Yvette, just make sure to take care of yourself." Hesitantly, she she asked, "Are you upset?" "Of course fot! I'm really glad you're okay." Mitchell replied, maybe a bit too quickly.

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"But you defended Shakira today." Yvette got straight to the point, her voice filled with sadness.

Mitchell hadn't expected her to bring that up. He instinctively shot back, "How could I side with Shakira?" Actually, he wasn't siding with Shakira; it's just that he wasn't fully on Yvette's side this time. Previously, he had always jumped to her defense without a second thought, scolding Shakira without hesitation.

But this time, Yvette had genuinely messed up, and he couldn't ignore that. So, he turned away from Yvette's probing gaze.

Yvette noticed right away. "It's my fault for thinking too highly of myself, believing I could save everyone. I thought I could help Shakira regain her confidence after the awful two years she had in Belaris, swept up in those rumors... But I can't fix what my biological parents did.

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"I feel useless. I can't do anything right; I just make things worse Mitchell's expression softened, and he felt the weight of her words. "Why am I so useless?" Yvette shouted, lifting her hand to smack her head.

Mitchell couldn't let her do that. He grabbed her hands hurriedly, guilt flooding through him. "How could I ever think poorly of Yvette? Mitchell Nelson, do forget how you almost got her killed? "I'm so sorry, Yvette. You've been caught in the middle, and I just overthought everything..." He let out a heavy sigh before adding, "Trust me, I'll help you sort out everything online. Just focus on getting better. Your health is already fragile, and getting worked up over this isn't worth it." Yvette looked at him carefully. "Do you blme, Mitchell?" "Of course not. I could never care about anyone more than you Mitchell replied, ruffling her hair affectionately. Yvette wrapped her arms tightly around his waist, exclaiming, "I feel so lucky to have met you, Mitchell Then, she added softly, "You were meant for Shakira originally, but because of me... No matter how angry she gets or how much she blames me, I totally deserve it.

Mitchell tapped her on the forehead lightly. "Con, stop saying stuff like that. A sister like Shakira? I'd gladly keep my 08:28 Fri, Oct 18 Chapter 23 distance," he said, his voice-filled with disdain.

JAY Hearing those familiar words, Yvette finally felt at case.

Shakira prepared a big lunch for Walter before heading out, pretending to shop for school supplies. After grabbing her things, she stepped out of the villa to find a sleek Lexus SUV walling for her. Assuming it was a ride set up by Levi, she opened the door and was about to hop in.

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In the back seat sat a sharply dressed man. The car was roomy, but he sat with his legs bent. One could picture out of the car, standing tall and confident.

"Mr. Lopez" Shakira raised an eyebrow, surprised.

Walter glanced at her casually. "I need to head out too. Levi askedto give you a ride." him stepping Shakira wasn't convinced-it was hard to believe that Walter would just follow Levi's orders like that. Still, she climbed into the car.

After a smooth drive from Eastlake Valley Estate, they arrived at the biggest bookstore in the city. Shakira grabbed her backpack and said. "It might be a while. Why don't you go take care of your stuff?" Walter shot her a look. "Just go back by yourself." "Alright, Mr. Lopez." Shakira fought back a smile before hopping out of the car.

Walter r watched her cheerful figure and let out a scoff. "Drive," he ordered.

Inside the bookstore, Shakira handed her neatly written note to a staff member, who quickly gathered the items she needed.

Five minutes later, Shakira made her purchase and hopped into a cab, heading to Harborview Medical Center. In her past life, she had had a kidney transplant there with Yvette. After that her health started to deteriorate. This visit was to clear up doubts.

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