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

him, and then turned his gaze to the young woman beside him.

now stained with a hint of black residue, and quickly tucked it

had stored the needle; both

stable for now, but this is just a temporary fix. This should keep you from relapsing for the next

man's illness was peculiar, and Miranda wasn't quite sure what exactly was ailing him. Even if she knew, she wasn't obligated to cure him - she wasn't running a charity. But easing his pain temporarily

medications, so they should

"If everything's alright now, move the car along, please. It's

I'll do

at Miranda, understanding that

your name and which hospital

"We met by chance. You can