The One He Dismissed Became The One He Died For novel Chapter 53

"Quick! My heart's been acting up lately. Might as well get it checked out since it's free."

"We can even get free meds."

The factory workers swarmed out the door.

Silas Reed locked the factory doors and pointed at Claire. "Leave! Stop causing trouble here!"

Defeated, Claire had no choice but to follow the crowd outside.

A large crowd had gathered at the village entrance around a bus displaying a large banner.

Central General Hospital Medical Mission.

Claire froze.

She remembered the text Miles had sent her that morning.

A medical mission?

It couldn't be a coincidence, could it?

Heart pounding, she looked up.

At a folding table, a familiar figure in a white coat was consulting with the locals.

Miles's eyes were cast downward in focus, but then he suddenly looked up.

Amidst the chaotic chatter, their eyes collided.

Claire bit her lip guiltily.

She had promised him she wouldn't come to Westhaven, thinking a quick day trip would go unnoticed.

Just five hours ago she had sworn she'd stay put, and now...

She flashed an apologetic, sweet smile, blinking innocently from the edge of the crowd without stepping closer.

Miles's gaze darkened. He looked away and returned to his patient.

Vivian Langford was there too, smiling warmly as she handed out medications. The two of them moved with practiced synergy.

Spotting Claire, Vivian's lips curled into a smirk, and she immediately leaned closer to Miles.

"Don't move." Miles caught her, quickly inspecting her arm. "The wound reopened. It needs to be dressed again."

Silas looked guilty. "Dr. Zimmerman, I didn't know the girl was hurt. I didn't mean to..."

Miles ignored him, all his focus locked on Claire.

The sky suddenly darkened. Thunder rumbled, and heavy raindrops began to pelt the ground.

"It's raining! Get the crops inside!"

"The village hall is nearby. Let the doctors take shelter there!"

The downpour intensified, soaking everyone in seconds and turning the dirt paths into thick mud.

The medical team was quickly rushed into a row of dilapidated single-story buildings.

Silas shot Claire a suspicious, uneasy look, his brow furrowing deeply. "We're out of rooms. You..."

He looked around before turning to Miles. "Dr. Zimmerman, can she squeeze in with you for the night?"

Vivian stepped forward, her voice sweet. "Silas, why don't Ms. Jenner and I share a room? It'll be easier since we're both women."