As Karina listened to Fiona's story, an image of the woman with a child she had seen before flashed through her mind.

But she quickly dismissed the thought. It didn't seem possible.

The next moment, Fiona leaned in conspiratorially, her voice low and full of intrigue. "Honestly, I didn't believe it either. I mean, the director isn't that kind of man. But I saw it with my own eyes!" Karina, unnerved by Fiona's excitement, asked warily, "Saw what?"

"A love child!"

"That's impossible. The director doesn't have a love child. You must have seen wrong," Karina said firmly, instinctively wanting to defend Wilfred's reputation.

As far as she knew, Wilfred didn't even have a romantic partner, let alone a child.

But Fiona wasn't backing down. Sensing Karina's skepticism, she upped the ante. "If you don't believe me, come see for yourself."

Before Karina could decline, Fiona dragged her off to investigate.

over there. I wasn't lying, was I? I saw that kid with the director this morning.

saw the woman. She was Nina, the same person she had seen

already buzzing with excitement. "Everyone's been sneaking peeks at them. Hey, aren't you close with the director? She looks like she's heading to his office. Why don't you

to herself, "even if it is true, what right do

thought flashed through her mind,

quickly calmed herself, patting her chest to steady her nerves. She chastised herself for overthinking and pushed the thought aside without delving deeper. She grabbed Fiona's arm

"How can you

since Wilfred started working

had

mysterious past and a striking appearance, he had quickly gained admirers-both for

a single rumor about him having a romantic entanglement, let alone

so strange that you're really not curious. Do you already know

down, picked up her

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