Chapter 642 An Acquaintance.

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From a distance, Lysander observed the handprints on his clothes, a rare sight of disarray about him.

Josiah seemed to sense her gaze on him, and just then, he turned his head to look at her. Their eyes met briefly before parting as he took two steps forward, and then, unexpectedly, he broke into a relieved smile.

“Yes,” he answered.

Blaine, noticing Josiah’s refined attire and extraordinary demeanor, quickly realized he was no ordinary man. Blaine then hurriedly approached, saying to the children first, “All right. Let’s not crowd around here anymore. You’re blocking the road.”

The children were very obedient to Blaine’s words, and they immediately dispersed like a flock of birds

scattering

Blaine asked Josiah somewhat nervously, “I am the village chief. May I ask what brings you here?

“Hello,” Josiah responded in a friendly manner. “I’m here to… Oh! I was entrusted by Central Hospital of Harborbrook to deliver a batch of medical supplies to the health center.”

After he finished speaking, he moved through the crowd, his gaze landing directly on Lysander. His eyes were filled with an unspeakable longing and concern. He didn’t smile until he’d taken in her whole appearance, ensuring she was safe and healthy.

Lysander appeared slightly tanned compared to before, but she seemed to be in good spirits, which put

him at ease.

Blaine followed his gaze, initially taken aback, then understanding dawned on him. These two are acquaintances!

Blaine then said with a chuckle, “So, you’re looking for Dr. Thorne.”

The observing villagers‘ gaze toward Josiah turned especially friendly when they heard those words.

Josiah didn’t deny it. He simply offered a slight smile and said, “This time, I brought over some common medication for treating colds and fevers. If you need anything else in the future, you can contact Central Hospital, and they’ll arrange for someone to deliver it.”

accessible, and the funds for the health center were perennially

“Oh, my! Thank you! It must have been

plenty of medical kits. He said. “The road ahead is simply

substantial amount of medicine he was about to receive, could hardly contain his joy. His eyes/sparkled with delight as he hurriedly called upon the

carts.

jacket and tossed it back onto the driver’s seat, ready to roll up his shirt sleeves and lend

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village, and we’re always running out

him and said, “My surname is Guerra.

his eyes once again sought out

she simply smiled knowingly, as if she hadn’t noticed, and turned around to help the villagers

Lysander had not left, Josiah remained by the car, continuing to listen as Blaine showered him with

had quite a few people come to our village under the guise of

on a show. He couldn’t help but sigh and say, “If

in a row, his emotions mirroring those of Lysander when she was thanked, inexplicably feeling a bit undeserving. The help he provided wasn’t a big deal to him,

the children who had previously been

needed to grab something. He then returned to the driver’s seat. When he came back, he was holding a box of chocolates.

that I can share. Consider it a little welcome gift.” As Josiah spoke, he unwrapped the packaging and handed out a piece

thanked Josiah politely by addressing him the same

stern expression, instructed, “Hey! It’s ‘Sir‘

addressing Josiah the way they were

father, he developed a fondness for children, treating them with great affection. It wasn’t until he had distributed chocolates to the last child that he

saw the children happily eating chocolate. While delighted, they didn’t forget to ask, “Did you say

chocolate in their mouths, nodded in

him, suddenly understanding why Lysander chose to

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