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.

moment the door closed, the old man's kindly demeanor vanished. He cast Victor an amused

leave," Victor stated flatly

is your endgame

Victor responded coldly. "I suspected her recent docility wasn't genuine." The old man shook his head with

silence, then collected his medical bag and returned to Selena, who followed him closely, clinging to him like a castaway to

senses. The night-long escape had left her disoriented, and now that rescue

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passenger seat of his car, she fought

spoken with Raymond.

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

It's a covert entry-dangerous enough for one person. The authorities have likely connected you to

about him," she

"He can handle himself. He must have his reasons. You can contact him yourself, but

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