HappyNovelChapter 1345 Giving a Person the Greatest Hope Victor studied her for a moment before recognition flickered across his face. "Selena?" "Yes, it's me!" she exclaimed, her disheveled appearance forgotten in the rush of emotion. "Dr. Barnes, what are you doing here of all places?" "This elderly gentleman holds an esteemed position within Vistalia's elite circles," Victor explained. "I served as a private physician for the Smith family years ago and had the privilege of meeting him. Whenever I'm in Vistalia, I make a point to check on his health." "You're returning to Silver Bay City soon?" Hope surged through her voice.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"In about thirty minutes." "Takewith you," she pleaded. "I need to find Raymond." "Wait for me," he replied simply. "Half an hour." At last, Selena felt her anxiety subside. In her state of exhaustion and hunger, complex thought had becnearly impossible. She settled quietly on the sofa as Victor led the elderly man to another room for his examination.
The moment the door closed, the old man's kindly demeanor vanished. He cast Victor an amused look. "I'll take her withwhen I leave," Victor stated flatly while conducting the examination. "You'll ctoo." "What exactly is your endghere?" "Give someone their greatest hope before crushing it completely, and they beccompliant," Victor responded coldly. "I suspected her recent docility wasn't genuine." The old man shook his head with sardonic amusement. "Poor girl. Of all people to provoke, she chose you." Victor finished the examination in silence, then collected his medical bag and returned to Selena, who followed him closely, clinging to him like a castaway to driftwood.
Despite the bread she'd eaten, dizziness still clouded her senses. The night-long escape had left her disoriented, and now that rescue seemed within reach, exhaustion flooded through her.
Lost in the world of this story? Make sure you're on Ñe5sto catch every twist and turn. The next chapter awaits, exclusively on our site. Dive in now! In the passenger seat of his car, she fought to stay awake. Victor placed a blanket over her.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Get srest," he said. "I've spoken with Raymond. He's returning to Silver Bay City briefly." The mention of Raymond instantly cleared her fog. "Going back? But he's wanted there. Why would he risk it?" "He left at noon. It's a covert entry-dangerous enough for one person. The authorities have likely connected you to him. You'll need to wait in Vistalia." "I'm worried about him," she admitted.
"He's Raymond," Victor stated with certainty. "He can handle himself. He must have his reasons. You can contact him yourself, but you'll have to wait here." "When did you arrive in Vistalia?" Lost in the world of this story? Make sure you're on Ne5sto catch every twist and turn. The next chapter awaits, exclusively on our site. Dive in now!
"Just this afternoon. Raymond calledtwo days ago, so I com I immediately. Relief washed over her. "Could I call him now?"
Victor handed her his phone. With trembling fingers, she dialed om Raymond's number, her heart pounding. No answer.
She tried three times in succession, growing increasingly anxious with ve each failed attempt. "No response?" Victor asked, watching her carefully. "Nothing," she whispered, fear settling in her chest.
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