Chapter 25

Elian kept quiet, but the smile on his face grew wider.

"What's the matter? Did the zoo forget to lock its gates and let the beasts out?" Miranda said calmly. She slowly turned her gaze towards them. "Do I know you well enough for you to criticize me?"

Her relaxed yet biting comeback left them momentarily stunned.

This wasn't the Miranda they used to know. The old Miranda would have just shrunk back, never daring to talk back.

But now, not only was she giving them a piece of her mind, she was fierce about it.

"What are you saying, Miranda? Don't go too far!" the girl who had spoken earlier snapped.

Miranda wondered, "Did you have something rotten for breakfast?"

It took them a moment to catch on - Miranda was calling them foul-mouthed.

started, but her mouth suddenly

as if she'd lost

you, Lily? Don't scare me

and casually wiped it with a nearby napkin, acting as if nothing had happened. Meanwhile, Elian's eyes narrowed as he focused on the side of the

had just casually flicked her hand, and that

"I'm quite skilled at curing ailments. Particularly the kind that affects wild birds."

you do?" Keith shouted, pointing an

him, Miranda turned to Elian. "I'm done

than earlier. Miranda stood up

who had insulted her earlier glared with fury, yet fear was evident. She opened her

being unable to speak now far outweighed her anger towards Miranda.

on Theo was my own foolishness. But if anyone dares to remind me of how foolish I was back then again, you'll

farm, I know how

that, Miranda

over. "Miss, how can

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