Wilfred raised his hand, gently brushing aside a strand of hair from Karina's forehead. His fingertips grazed her cheek, the touch lingering with a subtle trace of something ambiguous. Karina's face flushed instantly, heat spreading across her skin. Her wide eyes reflected a mix of shock and embarrassment.

"Dr. Norman, you're acting very strangely today," Wilfred said softly, his deep voice tinged with an almost hypnotic calm, sending shivers down her spine.

Karina's lips trembled, and she stammered, trying to explain but failing miserably. "I-I... Dr. Wilfred, I... "

Wilfred's gaze sharpened, his eyes turning cold as he suddenly grabbed her wrist. The strength of his grip made Karina gasp in pain.

"So this is your plan? I finally see it now," he said, his voice laced with anger and disappointment. "You spiked my water, thinking I wouldn't notice? Did you really think I wouldn't taste it?"

Karina froze, terror flashing across her face. She hadn't expected him to notice.

"Dr. Wilfred, please... I-I have my reasons. Just let me explain!" she pleaded, her voice trembling, tears pooling in her eyes.

What possible reason could justify drugging someone? I trusted you, Karina. I really

you think-please!" Karina cried, but Wilfred was unmoved. The hurt and disgust in his eyes

been subjected to drug experimentation, Wilfred had an acute sensitivity to any substance. The moment he tasted the water, he knew something was wrong. He had spat it out discreetly, but the betrayal still

in you, and this is how you repay me? Have you completely lost

to me!" she begged, tears streaming down

ignored her pleas, yanked the door open, and shoved her out

fell onto the hallway floor as the door slammed shut

knees tightly, she buried her face in her arms, her trembling body betraying the weight of her despair. She knew she had made a terrible mistake, but the overwhelming sense of injustice

his room,

determined, to find another place to sleep after he

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