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.

but her

if she'd

you, Lily?

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

just casually flicked her hand, and that needle

kind

you do?" Keith shouted, pointing an accusatory finger at

him, Miranda turned to

than earlier. Miranda stood up slowly, casting a

her earlier glared with fury, yet fear was evident. She opened her mouth but still

being unable to speak now far outweighed her anger towards Miranda. She didn't even understand

own foolishness. But if anyone dares to remind me

smile, she added, "And since I grew up on a farm, I know how to handle livestock. So don't bother being an eyesore

that, Miranda snapped

hurried over. "Miss, how can

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