Reclaiming Her Heart

Chapter 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.

"In about thirty minutes."

"Take me with 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 become nearly impossible. She settled quietly on the sofa as Victor led the elderly man to another room for his examination.

old man's kindly demeanor vanished. He cast

when I leave," Victor stated flatly while conducting the

exactly is your endgame

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

bag and returned to Selena, who followed him closely, clinging

eaten, dizziness still clouded her senses. The night-long escape had left her disoriented, and now that rescue seemed within reach, exhaustion

catch every twist and

fought

"I've spoken with Raymond. He's returning to Silver Bay City

Raymond instantly cleared her fog. "Going back? But he's

left at noon. It's a covert entry-dangerous enough for one person. The authorities have likely

worried about him," she

You can contact him yourself, but you'll have to wait here." "When

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