Chapter 22

Miranda had seen her share of questionable characters, but Elian was in a league of his own. She even wondered if something was wrong with him, maybe he needed a reality check or two.

To her surprise, Elian just laughed at her remark.

His gaze lingered on her, a mischievous smirk playing on his lips. "Ms. Hawke, you're not so bad yourself."

Miranda's eyes swept over Elian with a critical eye. She had to admit, up close, this man was the epitome of masculine allure.

His features were strikingly chiseled, with a rugged yet refined look that was captivating. The lines of his face were sharp, yet there was a certain gentleness that didn't detract from his masculinity.

As a medical professional, Miranda had a keen appreciation for anatomy, particularly when it was perfectly proportioned.

The balance of bone structure and muscle was a thing of beauty. So yes, she admired this man's physique.

Elian, sensing Miranda's intense gaze, felt a strange spark.

his physique? The thought made him swallow reflexively, a peculiar thrill

happens with the Hawke family again, I'd prefer if

though she doubted Elian had acted out of any special concern for her, he had, in the end,

people favors. Moreover, she didn't like others meddling in

herself, especially when she needed to vent her frustrations. Kind of like when one was in the middle of a great rant and someone interrupted - helpful or not, it was annoying. The old Miranda had been timid and passive, never

of the old Miranda that now left her with no patience for that

off by Miranda's words, seemed intrigued, a hint of amusement in his

think you misunderstand. I wasn't

off,

as acquaintances who've crossed paths twice now, can I

paused, turning back to meet Elian's steady

image, and his inviting smile was both enchanting and dangerous. She chuckled and said abruptly, "Fancy

her, raising an

Miranda suggested, her

eyes sparkled with a mischievous glint which was expressly

glances. They couldn't fathom

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