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.

sweat forming along her

white from the pressure. Trembling, she slowly rose to her

the cups. The soft hiss of water masked

across his forehead. Droplets of water slid along the sharp angles of his face, tracing the path down to his collarbone before disappearing

His deep, mellow voice broke the silence. "What were you thinking about just

hands twisted nervously in her lap, betraying

for the very

hand. It felt as though something was lodged in her chest. She wanted to say something,

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

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