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.

the girl started, but her mouth suddenly

was as if she'd lost her

to you, Lily? Don't scare me like

withdrew her hand 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, was a fine silver

hand, and that needle had

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

do?" Keith shouted, pointing an accusatory finger

to Elian.

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

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

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

if anyone dares to remind

a farm, I know how to handle livestock. So don't bother being an eyesore in front

Miranda snapped

manager hurried over. "Miss, how can

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