Karina's heart raced, and she quickly blurted, "Dr. Wilfred, you don't need to trouble yourself. I can handle the room situation."

Wilfred waved her off with a casual motion. "You've had a long day. Get some rest. I'll take care of it."

Stepping into the room, Karina's gaze fell on the two twin beds. Her emotions swirled in a complicated mix-gratitude for Wilfred's kindness and crushing guilt over what she was about to do.

She sat down at the edge of one bed, hands twisting nervously in her lap, her thoughts spiraling into a tangled mess.

Not long after, Wilfred returned, a hint of exasperation on his otherwise calm face. "No luck. Every nearby hotel is fully booked. We'll have to make do for tonight. Don't overthink it. It's just a special situation." Karina nodded weakly, her voice barely audible. "Alright, Dr. Wilfred."

While Wilfred disappeared into the bathroom to shower, Karina's gaze drifted toward the water kettle on the table. Instinctively, her hand slipped into her pocket, feeling the small, cold packet of powder.

forming along her

the pressure. Trembling, she

she tore open the packet and poured the powder into one of the cups. The soft hiss of

the path down to his collarbone before disappearing beneath the

deep, mellow voice broke the silence. "What were you thinking about just now?" Karina stumbled over her words, her voice trembling slightly. "N-nothing, Dr. Wilfred. You should have some

nervously in her lap,

for the very

caught in her throat, her gaze locked on the water cup in Wilfred's hand. It felt as though something was lodged in her chest. She wanted to say something, to stop him, but

Karina's heart nearly stopped. Her mind went completely blank, and all she could do

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