"I don't know," the nurse replied. "She said there was an emergency at home and she had to leave immediately."

Karina's chest tightened, and her fingers curled into fists. The more she thought about it, the more something felt off. Could it really just be a coincidence?

It seemed far more likely that the intern knew she was about to be exposed and decided to disappear before they could question her-cutting off all leads and leaving them with nowhere to turn.

While Karina felt heavy with unease, Wilfred seemed much calmer. It was as if he had anticipated this outcome all along.

"Thank you for your efforts," he said to the nurse, his tone steady and composed.

He then turned his attention to Karina, his gaze lingering on her for a moment before turning away and walking off.

Karina quickly followed him out of the room.

couldn't hold back any longer and called after her, "Dr. Norman, when did you get so close to Dr. Wilfred?

questions. Down the hallway, Wilfred hadn't gone far. He stood there in his white coat, hands in his pockets, exuding an air of authority. People walked past him, but no one dared to interrupt him, giving the impression he was waiting for someone. Karina hesitated, her heartbeat slowing as

into this later. Names and identities can't just

startled by his

loud shout echoed from behind them.

spun around to see the same angry family members from days ago-the elderly couple and a younger man. This time, they weren't empty-handed. Each carried makeshift weapons-bricks, wooden bats-and their expressions were filled with rage. Her stomach dropped, and she instinctively moved closer to Wilfred. "Dr. Wilfred, we should leave. It's not

in front of her protectively, his voice sharp

behind?" Karina protested, her voice trembling She turned to the family trying to reason with them. "This is a hospital! There are security

deep hatred, his hand gripping his wife's arm as he spat on the ground.

unsure what he was

as he addressed her once more. "Didn't I tell you to leave? Why are

You're the one who told me to stay in this hospital, and I owe you I won't

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