Without hesitation, Wilfred scooped Karina up and carried her back into the room, gently placing her on the bed.

He quickly grabbed a towel, soaked it in cold water, and carefully laid it across her burning forehead, trying to bring her fever down.

As he looked at her pale and vulnerable face, his emotions swirled into a complicated mess.

Sitting at her bedside, Wilfred silently watched over her, his thoughts wandering.

He recalled Karina's usual demeanor at the hospital-her diligent work ethic, the unwavering focus she showed while treating patients. Although she sometimes seemed shrouded in mystery, her commitment to her job was unmistakably genuine.

He also thought of the times they had worked side by side in the operating room, where her calm and professional composure made her an exceptional partner. That confident woman seemed worlds apart from the fragile figure lying before him now. "Is she really as calculated as she seems?" he wondered. "Or is there something deeper-some hidden reason behind her actions?"

as she mumbled,

"Why

remained half-conscious,

dragged on, Wilfred continued tending to her. Gradually, her temperature began to drop, and her breathing evened out. Seeing her fever finally subside, he exhaled a small sigh of relief, the tension in his shoulders easing. Exhausted, he rubbed his temples and, unable to fight off the fatigue, drifted into

*

through the curtains, casting a warm glow across the room. Wilfred stirred awake, his internal clock pulling him

her face was still pale, the tight lines of pain had eased,

to

clothes and left a note on the bedside table, letting her know he was heading to the medical exchange alone. With

of the door closing pulled Karina from her restless sleep. She blinked groggily, her mind clouded as

only deepened her remorse. Determined to face the day, Karina forced herself out of bed.

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