Chapter 642 An Acquaintance.

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.

offered a slight smile and said, “This time, I brought over some common medication for treating colds and fevers. If you need anything else

were perennially

“Oh, my! Thank you! It must have been Dr. Thorne who arranged this, right? Dr. Thorne, I really can’t thank you enough…”

opened the trunk of the SUV, revealing plenty of medical kits. He said. “The road ahead is simply impassable

receive, could hardly contain his joy. His eyes/sparkled with delight as he hurriedly called upon the villagers to fetch the

jacket and tossed it back onto the driver’s seat, ready to roll up his shirt sleeves and lend a hand. However, Blaine stopped him.

warmly held onto him, expressing his gratitude, saying, “I can’t thank you enough. This is the only health center left open in our village, and we’re always running out of medicine. Usually, when someone has a fever, the doctors have to ration the medicine.

enthusiasm, Josiah shook hands with him and said, “My surname

once again sought out Lysander in the distance.

felt it, she simply smiled knowingly,

Lysander had not left, Josiah remained by the car, continuing to listen as Blaine showered him with compliments. He was almost embarrassed by the extent

companies like yours these days. We’ve had quite a few people come to our village under the guise of charity, promising to

and say, “If only there were a few more

found himself the recipient of several high praises 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, so he never expected such profuse

all gone to help move the medicine, the children who

told Blaine that he needed to grab something. He then returned to the driver’s seat. When he came back, he was

I can share. Consider it a little welcome gift.” As Josiah spoke, he

They then thanked Josiah politely by addressing him

expression, instructed, “Hey! It’s ‘Sir‘ for you

addressing

distributed chocolates to the last child that he finally straightened his stooped back. As for the last piece left in the box, he quietly slipped it

eating chocolate. While delighted,

children, with chocolate in their mouths, nodded in

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