Chapter 66

Ten minutes later.

Miranda was already seated in the living room. Elian, having changed into fresh clothes, sat across from her.

The atmosphere was a bit awkward. Elian touched his nose, trying to hide the small smile playing at the corners of his lips.

Miranda was wrestling with whether to explain herself. But seeing Mr. Ashcroft with his eyes fixed on the floor, seemingly uninterested in her story, she decided not to.

What was she supposed to say? That she had gone to the bathroom, stumbled upon Elian showering, and saw him completely?

That was not something to bring up. What if he demanded she take responsibility once she explained? "I've looked into your condition, Mr. Ashcroft. It's not documented in modern medicine. Last time you had an episode, I collected some samples to study. Your illness..."

She paused for a moment. Both Mr. Ashcroft and Elian waited for her to continue.

Miranda's lips curved upwards. "I can cure it."

heard those words,

"Really?

to bear it. You must also follow

can be cured overnight; it'll require a treatment period. So during this time, you'll need

filled with excitement, said, "Don't worry, I've retired, so I can

then said after a moment,

Elian exchanged a glance. The former nodded, sighing

lightly,

fortunate died

eyes darkened with

said, "If it spreads widely, it's likely influenced by environmental factors, but that's not important right now. Let's focus on curing you

only so much she could do; she wasn't a saint. All she

they'd end up paralyzed by

to this illness. Given Mr. Ashcroft's military background, it might be connected to

with her, and she wasn't eager to know either. Elian's gaze

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