Chapter 76

Miranda grabbed a nearby ornament and hurled it at Xavier. Everyone has their fears. It was embarrassing to admit, but she was terrified of ghosts. When she'd been a child, her father had taken her to visit a family friend, and the kids there had shown her a horror movie. She'd been so frightened that she'd come down with a fever and had been haunted by that phobia ever since. Xavier dodged the ornament as it shattered on the floor. He looked down, his expression darkening. "Miranda, are you out of your mind?" "Just get out!" Miranda felt a wave of misery wash over her. She'd been startled and was no longer able to maintain her facade. After her outburst, exhaustion set in. She leaned against the wall, gasping for breath. Seeing her state, Xavier decided not to argue with her. "I'll take you to the hospital." He approached Miranda and gently lifted her into his arms. Miranda glared at him coldly before shutting her eyes. Her temperature soared to a scorching 104 degrees Fah