The men exchanged uneasy glances, hesitating for a moment before reluctantly mumbling, "Sorry," to Karina.

Wilfred watched their retreating figures with thinly veiled disgust.

Turning to Karina, he asked gently, "Are you okay?"

Karina shook her head lightly, brushing it off. "I'm fine, Dr. Wilfred. Thank you."

Wilfred let out a soft sigh. "Come with me. You shouldn't be working here."

Karina nodded, following him out of the private room.

Wilfred guided Karina through the bustling bar. The pounding music and chaotic chatter seemed distant and muted, fading into the background as they moved. They made their way to the parking lot, where Wilfred opened the car door, carefully helping Karina into the passenger seat before getting in himself and starting the engine.

As Karina buckled her seatbelt, she turned to Wilfred with a look of curiosity. "Dr. Wilfred, didn't you say you had things to handle at the hospital? How did you get here so quickly?"

eyes on the road, his tone calm yet firm. "Even while I was at the hospital, I

over. Thankfully, I

surged through Karina's

it weren't for you," she admitted, "I don't know what I would

a flicker of concern and anger passing through his

said firmly. "It's too dangerous-too unpredictable.

tip,

needed to save up quickly to cut ties with the Stone family. I thought if worked hard enough, I could handle it on my own, but I

in harm's way like this. As for the money I've already sorted it out for you. Focus on returning to the hospital That's

Wilfred, why are you so kind to me? I'm afraid I'll never be able to repay

back to the hospital. That's the best place for

Wilfred. I'll go back to the hospital and

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