"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.

after her, "Dr. Norman, when did you get so close to Dr. Wilfred? Everyone's

hallway, Wilfred hadn't gone far. He stood there in his

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

startled by

shout echoed from behind them.

time, they weren't empty-handed. Each carried makeshift weapons-bricks, wooden bats-and their expressions were filled

voice

reason with them. "This is a hospital! There are security cameras everywhere. If you hurt someone the police won't let you get away with

man likely the father, glared at them with deep hatred, his hand gripping his wife's arm as 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 for

confusion, unsure what

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

not leaving. You're the one who told

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