Kiss My Revenge The Heiress Strikes Back

Chapter 35

Even though he'd stepped aside, his eyes remained fixed on the two of them, watchful and wary, not daring to let his guard down for even a second.

Miranda stepped forward and knelt beside the man, placing one hand on his shoulder and using a special technique to press down twice. The old man, who had been shivering uncontrollably, suddenly jolted. The sudden movement scared the driver next to him half to death. But when he gathered his wits, he realized that the old man had stopped shivering altogether and was now calm.

Miranda's other hand was already checking the old man's breath, and then she gently opened his eyelids for a closer look. His eyes were clouded, with faint black specks in the whites of both.

Curious, the driver leaned in for a better look and was startled to find Miranda holding a slender needle in her hand. He was about to ask about it when she swiftly inserted the needle into the back of the old man's neck.

As her fingers worked, a wisp of dark vapor began to rise from where the needle had been inserted. The sight left the driver utterly astonished, his eyes wide with disbelief.

The old man started to regain consciousness, his eyes fluttering open. The once feeble man now appeared lively and sharp, his eyes clear and determined as he slowly sat up straight.

to him was on the verge of tears, overwhelmed

then turned his gaze to the young

of black residue,

doctor had stored the needle; both times, he'd missed seeing how

but this is just a temporary fix. This should keep you from relapsing for the next two months. But after that, who

ailing him. Even if she knew, she wasn't obligated to cure him - she wasn't running

there were medications, so they should be able to

her things, Miranda stood up and addressed the younger man, "If everything's alright now, move

eagerly, "Yes, yes, I'll do that right away. Thank

old man looked at Miranda, understanding

I know your name

offered a small smile. "We met by