Chapter 77

Miranda stepped out of the ward, seemingly unaware of Xavier's presence. Xavier watched her leave, his jaw clenched in frustration. On her way home, Miranda stopped to buy breakfast. After eating and taking her medication, she returned to her bedroom and fell back asleep. When she finally woke up at noon, she stared at the ceiling, lost in thought. Xavier had always had a knack for targeting her most vulnerable spots. It was as if she felt completely defeated only in his presence. With a bitter laugh, Miranda reached for her phone, resting on the pillow. Yovanna had sent her a message. "Ms. Jennings, I heard you're sick. How are you feeling now? Are you better?" Miranda replied, "I'm feeling much better now. Thank you for your concern, Ms. Yates." Yovanna followed up with a few more messages expressing her concern, but Miranda didn't feel like replying, so she set her phone aside. Afterward, she noticed some leftover sandwiches from breakfast, so she reheated them and had a qui