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.

girl started, but her mouth suddenly froze, and no sound

as if she'd lost her voice entirely.

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 girl's neck. There, almost invisible,

flicked her hand, and that

skilled at curing ailments. Particularly the kind that affects wild birds." Elian couldn't

did you do?" Keith shouted, pointing an

to Elian.

said nothing, but his eyes colder than earlier. Miranda stood up slowly, casting

with fury, yet fear was evident. She

outweighed her anger towards Miranda. She didn't even understand what Miranda had

if anyone dares to remind me of how foolish I was back then again, you'll end up just like

farm, I know how to handle

Miranda snapped her

manager hurried over. "Miss, how can I

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