Chapter 313
“Claire, I’m really counting on you this time. Time’s tight p>
Hearing Abbott’s serious tone, Claire knew this was urgent.
“I’m heading out now, Abbott p>
She said nothing more. Honestly, most people wouldn’t want to be disturbed at this hour.
But someone’s life was at stake and Abbott and Hale had always looked out for her. There was no way she could say no.
Claire hung up and quickly grabbed her things.
There wasn’t much to pack. She just threw on an extra coat over her pajamas and grabbed her gold needles before heading out.
Pandora had already noticed her rushing around.
“Claire, what’s going on p>
“Grandma, there’s an emergency. Someone’s hurt and needs help to stop the bleeding. I have to go out for a bit p>
Claire had never hidden anything from Pandora.
“Let Edison drive you p>
“I’ll take you p>
Pandora and Edison spoke up at the same time.
“No need, I just need Edison’s car.” Claire turned to look at Edison.
Edison frowned. “You sure about this? Going out by yourself this late p>
“They’re coming to meet me. I just don’t want to waste any time p>
Edison shot a look at Pandora. Pandora nodded. “Trust Claire. She knows what she’s doing p>
With Pandora’s approval, Edison handed over his keys.
“Are you used to driving my car?” He really was worried about Claire’s safety.
Was Pandora worried too? Of course.
But she trusted Claire even more. She knew Claire never bragged or acted tough without reason.
“If I say I’ve got it, I’ve got it.” Claire gave him a quick smile.
“Drive safe,” Pandora said as she and Edison followed Claire all the way to the door.
Edison walked with her to the village gate.
“Don’t worry, Grandma. I’m going to save a life, not risk my own,” Claire joked, hoping to ease their nerves.
Pandora patted her shoulder. “Go on, and come back soon p>
At the village entrance, Claire got in the car, ready to leave.
Just then, Edison opened the passenger side. “I’m coming with you p>
Claire thought for a moment. “Alright, let’s go p>
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“How about you let me drive so you can rest? Edison offered, still
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driving so late at night.
But Claire already had her foot on the gas and the car sped forward.
She glanced at him. “Sorry, what did you say p>
Edison gripped the handle. “Nothing, just drive p>
Claire laughed. “Then sit tight p>
The mountain roads twisted and turned. For most people, this drive would be a nightmare But for Claire, it was like second nature every curve and turn was easy, almost fun.
Edison couldn’t even describe how shocked he was.
It felt thrilling, honestly.
Who would have guessed that someone as delicate as Claire would drive like this?
Half an hour passed before Claire’s phone rang.
Without waiting for her to say anything, Edison put the call on speaker.
“Dr. Abbott,” Claire said, her voice all business now.
Abbott sounded tense. “Claire, where are you p>
“I’m at Claire gave her location.
Edison quickly texted the GPS coordinates.
Up in the helicopter, the crew locked onto her signal right away.
A new voice came through the call.
“Claire, this is Virgil. We’re very close. Head for the clearing up ahead-it looks
perfect for landing p>