Wilfred's gaze soon settled on Karina, sharp and probing. "What's on your mind?"

Karina shook her head but hesitated. "I do have some thoughts... but until I meet the patient in person, they're just ideas. Dr. Wilfred, you're the one who taught me that."

She lifted her head, her bright eyes unintentionally glowing with determination. Wilfred's gaze flickered for a moment, as if momentarily dazzled by her intensity.

Resting his hands on his knees, he deliberated briefly before saying, "Then pack your things-we're going."

Karina blinked in surprise, completely caught off guard.

His lips curved slightly. "Didn't you say it's best not to jump to conclusions without seeing the real person? Well, let's go meet them."

It was both an exciting and overwhelming surprise-no, more like a shock. Karina didn't even know where to start. Should she grab sterilized gloves? Instruments? Maybe her notes?

In the end, Wilfred took only her notebook, tossing the rest aside.

explained plainly. "Everything you need is

It was such a simple concept, yet she had been too excited to consider

at the hospital but rather at a facility several dozen kilometers

rehabilitation center, but in reality, it was a research facility disguised as a wellness retreat. There weren't any actual patients receiving care here only researchers dressed in sterilized suits or white lab coats. Entering required

ID badge, and Karina managed

the badge showed his sharp features and a cool,

her lingering, called out, "Stop standing there and

to

revealed its true nature. The security grew tighter with every step. Karina counted at least three or four checkpoints, each with different levels of clearance. Some seemed accessible only

was clear Wilfred's clearance was exceptionally

asked, "Your

Wilfred admitted nonchalantly, as if confidentiality didn't concern him

coat. He greeted Wilfred with a smirk. "Dr.

tone was sharp, practically

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