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.

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

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

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

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

flashed through her mind,

notice her inner turmoil, and Karina 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 and led

Karina's lack of interest, was baffled. "How can you not be

Wilfred started

he had

himself, with a mysterious past and a striking appearance, he had

rumor about him having a

not curious. Do you already know something?" Fiona pressed, unwilling to let it

down, picked up her

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