Back home, the first thing Karina did was take a shower, cranking the water temperature to the highest setting as if that was the only way to wash away the grim memories of the night.

She scrubbed her arms fiercely, the spots where those repulsive men had touched her. Even through her clothes, the thought made her feel sick. Again and again, she lathered herself with soap until her skin turned slightly red, but no matter how hard she tried, the discomfort in her heart lingered.

After her shower, Karina changed into clean pajamas and sat on the edge of her bed, unable to sleep. Her gaze fell on her phone. She hesitated for a moment before sending a text to Wilfred.

"Dr. Wilfred, I'm truly grateful for your help tonight. I'll never forget it."

After sending the message, she set her phone down, hugged her knees, and curled up on the bed. Returning to the hospital had always been her dream, but now she worried whether she could truly meet expectations and not let Wilfred down. As she sat lost in thought, her phone lit up with a reply.

"Good to know you're home. Rest well and don't overthink it. See you at the hospital tomorrow."

brought her a sense of comfort. She took a deep breath, telling herself not to dwell too much on

bed, Karina closed her eyes, trying to fall asleep.

faces of the men at the bar and their cruel laughter echoed in her dreams. She found herself running desperately, trying to escape, only to discover she was trapped in an endless darkness. Suddenly, Wilfred's steady figure appeared, calm and composed as always.

for air, her chest rising and falling rapidly. It took her a few moments to gather

sunlight streamed through the gap in her curtains. She got up and pulled them open, letting

professional outfit and headed to the hospital. Her emotions were a mix of anxiety and anticipation. She wasn't sure how her colleagues would react, especially after

in. As she reached the door, she

for a moment before

inside abruptly stopped, and Wilfred's voice called

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