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.

lying, was I? I saw that kid with the director this morning.

followed Fiona's pointed finger and saw the woman. She was Nina,

at them. Hey, aren't you close with the director? She looks like she's heading to his office. Why don't you go ask him?" Karina withdrew her gaze from the graceful woman and replied calmly, "Ask him what? Even if it's

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

through her

didn't notice her inner turmoil, and Karina quickly calmed herself, patting her chest to steady her nerves. She chastised herself for

"How can you not be

Wilfred started

hospital, he had

a mysterious past and a striking appearance, he

about him having a romantic

that you're really not curious. Do you already know something?"

sat down, picked up

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