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 mouth suddenly froze, and no sound

if she'd lost

Lily? Don't scare me like

if nothing had happened. Meanwhile, Elian's eyes narrowed as he focused on the side of the girl's neck. There, almost invisible, was a fine silver needle. You

just casually flicked her hand, and that

at curing ailments. Particularly the kind that affects

do?" Keith shouted, pointing an accusatory finger at

Miranda turned to Elian. "I'm

Miranda stood up

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

her anger

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

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

that, Miranda snapped

hurried over. "Miss, how

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