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?"

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

could and rushed over.

wave of warmth surged through Karina's chest, mixed with lingering

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

flicker of

in a place like that," he said firmly. "It's too dangerous-too

bit her tip,

needed to save up quickly to cut ties with the Stone family.

You don't need to put yourself in harm's way like this. As for the money I've already sorted it out for you. Focus

you so kind to

meeting hers. "If you really want to repay me, then go back to the hospital. That's the best place for you. You have talent and passion for medicine. You shouldn't waste yourself in a place like

her earlier hesitation. "I understand, Dr. Wilfred. I'll go back to the hospital and work hard. I won't

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