"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.

when did you get so close to Dr. Wilfred? Everyone's saying

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 she approached cautiously, unsure if she should disturb the

and looked at her. "We'll dig further into this later. Names and identities can't

nodded, startled by

from behind them. "You incompetent doctor!

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

her protectively, his voice

to the family trying to reason with them. "This

hand gripping his wife's arm as he spat on the ground. "Let

confusion, unsure what he was talking

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

took a deep breath, her resolve hardening. "I'm not leaving. You're the one who told me to stay in this hospital, and I owe

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