"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? Everyone's saying he's grooming you to be

stood there in

his own and looked at her. "We'll dig further into this later. Names and identities can't just vanish into thin air," he said

startled by

behind

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

front of her protectively, his voice sharp and

with them. "This is

he spat on the ground. "Let the police come. Even if the law itself stands in my way, I'll make sure justice is served

froze in confusion, unsure what

second, his sharp eyes scanning the situation as he addressed her once more. "Didn't I tell you to leave? Why are

her resolve hardening. "I'm not leaving. You're the one who told me to stay in this hospital, and I owe you I won't abandon you

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