Chapter 82 Even when Miranda took action, they were all still on her side. No matter what happened, they'd face it together! Being a doctor, Miranda knew exactly how to control her strength. She could make Arabella suffer terribly but still keep her alive.
So, right before everyone's eyes, Arabella's face twisted in pain, turning a ghastly shade of purple.
Theo gritted his teeth and glanced at Caius, whispering, "Dad." Alistair, with a grim expression, quietly uttered, "Dad." The man beside Sebastian could barely contain his laughter, almost letting it slip. It took a sharp look from Sebastian to keep him in check.
Caius cleared his throat awkwardly.
Suddenly being called "Dad" was a bit of a shock for him. Hannah pressed her lips, caught between wanting to laugh and holding back.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAlistair spoke in a cold voice, "Alright, Miranda! Let her go!" He didn't dare to move, fearing that any sudden action might provoke Miranda into doing something more drastic.
By now, he didn't recognize the Miranda standing in front of him. She seemed totally unhinged. He never knew what she might say or do next.
Theo had seen it firsthand, so he too stayed put.
Miranda looked at Arabella, her lips curving slightly. Her smile seemed sweet and innocent, but to Arabella, it was like a devil's grin.
Coldness spread across Arabella's body, a fear creeping up from the depths of her heart. Pain contorted her features.
She felt like she was on the brink of death. The fear of dying made her look desperately at Caius. "D... Dad." Only after hearing the word did Miranda release her grip.
Arabella collapsed onto the floor like a rag doll, utterly drained, her skin slick with cold sweat. Alistair and Theo rushed forward to lift Arabella up.
Before leaving, Alistair shot Miranda a chilling glare. "If anything happens to Bella, I won't let you off the hook!" With that, he carried Arabella away swiftly.
Theo cast another glance at Miranda, his eyes struggling to reconcile the Miranda he once knew with the one standing before him now. His expression was complex.
He simply murmured, "I accept my loss." Saying this, he quickly followed Alistair out.
Miranda raised an eyebrow slightly. She watched their retreating figures coolly.
"Why the rush? You still owe us a victory lap!" Hannah shouted after them.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThe other guests, seeing the tension dissolve, sensibly returned to their seats.
Yet, there were still murmurs and whispers - a sure sign this incident would be the talk of the shooting range for a while.
Hannah was practically starry-eyed with admiration for Miranda.
"Mira, you were amazing! Can you teachsomeday?"
Caius looked now much more relaxed. "I had no idea you were such a sharpshooter. I almost thought we were done for." Hannah tilted her head up. "See, Caius? You should be like- blindly trust in Mira."
Caius chuckled, his gaze warm as ke e looked at Miranda without giving any retort. Yes, from now on, I'll trust E you unconditionally, Miranda Miranda smiled back. "Alright,Caius." AQUMS
Caius's grin nearly stretched to his ears as he heard this. He looked a bit happy. Hannah silly, but utterly happy.
eagerly chimed in, "And me! Don't forget me!" Miranda patted Hannah's head. "And you, Hannah." Hannah was content with that.
From the moment Caius stepped ур to protect her and treat her like his sister, Miranda had already considered them her siblings in her heart.