Karina was more than willing to rest. It had been a while since she felt this exhausted, the kind of tiredness that made her want to stay still for days.

After grabbing a cup of instant noodles from the cupboard and finishing it off, she took a quick shower and climbed into bed, ready to sleep for as long as her body needed.

But just as she was drifting off, loud knocks on her door startled her awake. The banging grew louder and more insistent.

At first, she thought it might be a delivery, but when she opened the door, she was greeted by the sight of Kieran sitting in a wheelchair. Instantly alert, her first instinct was to slam the door shut.

"Karina, is that it? You see me and don't even want to say a word?" Kieran's hand shot out to block the door.

He was strong. No matter how hard Karina pushed with all her might, she couldn't close the door. Her resistance only seemed to fuel his anger.

Grabbing her wrist tightly, Kieran said, "I'm here to talk, that's all. Let me in, and we can have a proper conversation."

be easy, but getting him out? That

"There's nothing for us to talk

his tone urgent. "He was just discharged last night. I came

thought this would soften her resolve,

a moment, Karina hesitated. But then the memories of everything they had done to her came rushing back,

owed. If Dad's unwell, you should be the one taking care of him, not coming here

so hard to escape and had no intention of walking back into their grasp. "Karina!" Kieran's expression darkened. He couldn't believe she still refused, even after everything

Karina suddenly

slammed the door shut as fast

on the

door! Open it right now!" Kieran shouted, his

behind the door, Karina stayed silent. She figured that if she

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