Chapter 48 The Exposure

The woman reluctantly handed the child over to Clara. After confirming the body temperature display, Clara administered a fever-reducing shot first. "Our school is running a charity event to support national policies." "So, we'll be offering free blood tests as part of our health checks. Please cooperate fully. If any of my colleagues make a mistake, feel free to come to me." Clara's serious demeanor seemed to radiate authority, leaving Matthew trailing behind her momentarily awestruck. Hearing about the free check-ups, the villagers who had been angry moments ago now wore smiles. After all, free things were hard to pass up. The other three, relieved that Clara had quickly dismissed the villagers, couldn't help but feel a bit resentful. But they dared not show it. "Thank you, Clara. It's our first field assignment, so we're a bit rusty..." Julia spoke up, leading with an apology. But her eyes kept darting towards Matthew, who stood beside the woman. "Did you learn anything in