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.

bitter, scornful laugh. "Reasons? What possible reason could justify drugging

not what you think-please!" Karina cried, but Wilfred was unmoved. The

any substance. The moment he tasted the water, he knew something was wrong. He had spat it

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

please listen to me!" she begged, tears streaming down her

the door open, and shoved her

the hallway floor as the door

her knees tightly, she buried her face in her arms, her trembling

his room, frustration

Karina had done something so underhanded. He had expected her, someone he deemed cunning and determined, to find another place to sleep after he threw her out. After all, she had already proven she would stop at nothing to achieve her goals, as shown by her attempt to drug

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