Miranda had been holed up in the clinic for five days. During this time, the only human contact she had was when someone left the herbal decoction at her door.
Just when she was feeling utterly bored and annoyed by the sticky sweat on her body, Carson finally paid her a visit.
He looked rugged and dusty, with his stubble showing as he appeared at the clinic door, catching Miranda off guard.
Once inside, Miranda quickly fetched him a glass of water, noticing the chapped skin on his face from the harsh wind.
After a few sips, Carson finally spoke, "The military district and the families in the apartments have been on the medicine for five days now. The situation with the new recruits is under control, so the district will start reopening tomorrow. We've managed to get the epidemic under
