Kiss My Revenge The Heiress Strikes Back

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."

those words, a spark of hope lighting up his

visibly moved. "Really? You can really

you'll need to bear it. You must also follow my medical advice strictly. If

a treatment period. So during this

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

said after a moment, "This illness probably affects more than

The former nodded, sighing quietly. "I'm lucky, at least I'm still

lightly, understanding

less fortunate died

Ashcroft's eyes darkened with

"If it spreads widely, it's likely influenced by environmental factors, but that's not important right now.

much she could do; she wasn't a saint. All she could do was to heal

be overly empathetic, or they'd end up

Given Mr. Ashcroft's military background,

and she wasn't eager to know either. Elian's gaze deepened.