"YES, the plane that you and Nancy were in exploded even before it left the land," Mikhail explained to her. "According to the police, it was a technical problem. Can't you remember?"

Mihara covered her mouth in shock. So this is real? They changed her face to Elise'. And, not just her face but also her whole identity! "Oh, my gosh…" she murmured. "W-What's the date today?"

Mikhail looked at her worriedly. "October 16, 2018," he said. "You've been in a coma for one week. The plane crash is still all over the news, with the grieving family of all the casualties."

"Comatose? I was comatose?" she asked and looked at herself. She doesn't look like she just woke up from a coma. "Then, how did the doctor did my face?"

"You were conscious in the hospital. You went into a coma after the surgery. But, the doctor said that all your vital signs are stable and that we have nothing to worry about because your body is just regenerating its energy," he said, then walked towards her. "Can't you remember it? The crash? In the hospital? You were awake after the doctors treated your wounds. You even asked them where's Nancy."

Mihara thought about it and tried to remember the plane crash. She sat beside the kid, saw Elise flirting with the two bodyguards, the plane took off, and then a loud explosion happened. Tears fell from Mihara's eyes. And, now she's Elise. Mikhail mistook her as his wife.

"W-where's the kid? The little girl sitting beside me?" she asked worriedly.

"Our child, Elise…" Mikhail corrected. "Nancy is okay now and fully recovered," he said, brows furrowed. "You used your body to cover her during the explosion. That's how you got your face damaged and so your body."

Mihara released a sigh of relief. "Thank God…" she whispered. "She was so scared when the explosion happened. She kept crying until the rescue came, and that's when I lost my consciousness—"

"Shh… It's over now, Elise. You and Nancy are safe now. That's what important," Mikhail said and wrapped his arms around her. "Thank you for saving our daughter. If not because of you, she'll be dead by now."

Mihara hugged him back. She wasn't aware that she was crying until he hugged him. What happened to her was traumatic, but what scares her most is where she was now and who she was. How will she tell Mikhail that she wasn't Elise? And, how will she come back to the AE? Mihara's sure that her colleagues are worried about her. It's been a week after the explosion, and she's certain that the news about the explosion is still a hot topic now… She paused and remembered her scoop.

Maybe she can use this mistaken identity to her advantage? Now that she's in Mikhail's house and surrounded by Villaruiz Family, she can collect more than her needed information.

Mihara was interrupted in her thoughts when she felt Mikhail's cock poking on her belly. She pulled back from him and realized that they've been hugging each other for almost a while.

"I-I'm sorry…" she said and lowered her head.

"Why you're sorry?" Mikhail asked in a hoarse voice. "It's the first time in a while that I heard you say sorry."

She bit her lip. She has to put in her mind that Elise is a monster, but for chrissake, she doesn't want to be rude at Mikhail. Not now that he's looking as dashing as ever. Mihara didn't expect that Mikhail Villaruiz is not just handsome but dangerously gorgeous in this distance! And, the way he gazed at her, it was as if he'll gonna eat her alive!

Mihara shivered on that thought. Imagining this gorgeous man feasting on her is just too much—and heavenly. He must be great in bed, with his well-sculpted body and strong legs, Mihara can imagine herself now screaming in pleasure.

"If you wanted to see Nancy, she's in her room," Mikhail said and walked towards the door beside their bed. "I'll call our maids to assist you in changing clothes. Then I'll call your doctor to check on you."

When he opened the door and was about to leave, Mihara felt the urge to stopped him from going. "Wait, Mikhail!"

The man looked at her before he walked out the door. His brows were furrowed while waiting for her to speak. "Do you need anything?"

I need you to touch me… Mihara wanted to say, but she controlled herself. She has to know first how Elise interacted with the people in this house before she plays Mikhail's wife's role. But, can't he give her a bonus now for saving his daughter?

"Elise, what is it?" Mikhail asked again.

"Ah, n-nothing… I'll see you later," she said and turned to face the mirror again. She saw Mikhail looked at her for seconds before he stepped out the door and shut it.

Mihara heaved a sigh. This will be a challenge for her. How to play the wife of Mikhail Villaruiz?

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WHEN she's sure that Mikhail has left, Mihara started to look for something that she can use to gain knowledge about Elise. She went to the big vanity mirror on the other side of the bed and noticed that Elise has a fascination for different expensive perfumes and skincare products. What did she expect? Elise is the wife of the most sought-after man who's also the Philippines' top winery CEO. She should be the most beautiful woman to keep up with her husband's popularity.

"Well, it was easy for her to do all of this. She's rich and crazy…" she said as she opened the drawers. On the second one, Mihara found it locked. "Why it's locked?"

She opened the other drawer again to find the keys, but she can't find it. She looked around the room. Where's her closet? She asked herself and wandered around. When she can't see any, she looked under the bed, behind the bed covers, and even checked each of the skincare tubs on the table.

She raked her fingers through her hair. "Fuck, where're the keys—"

"Does your head hurt?"

She heard Mikhail spoke from her back. When she looked at him, he was already in an expensive suit that looked perfect for him. He looked like the ones she saw in magazines, but even better.

"Ah, y-yeah…" she lied and caught her head. "A little bit…"

Mikhail nodded. "Your doctor will be here later. We'll ask him about it—"

"Ah, Mikhail…" she hesitated. "Did the doctor mentioned something about the head injury when I was in the hospital?" she wet her lips. "Because… I'm having a hard time remembering everything here."

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