The Stone family wasn't just greedy. They were relentless, always pushing boundaries and expecting more.

Karina sighed. "It's not that I can't stand up to them, but sometimes it feels unnecessary. There are things that just can't be explained."

Wilfred didn't press further. "Pack your things and come with me. I have to travel for a project negotiation that will help our hospital continue expanding."

He was determined to firmly establish himself in Birkham, not just for his professional ambitions but also because Nina was there. Wilfred wanted to protect her and mentor his students, ensuring they could safeguard Nina's children in the future. "But didn't we already promise a patient that we'd perform surgery?" Karina asked, a little hesitant.

"I'll arrange for someone else to handle it."

While Karina might have been the better choice for the surgery, Wilfred had other options, including pulling Caleb in at the last minute.

"Alright," Karina replied.

Since Wilfred had a plan, she didn't press the issue. She didn't have much to pack anyway. Most of her essentials, like a change of clothes, were already in her office, a convenience for her night shifts.

and

*

they were leaving, a message from Sera

you, you'd better do as

first instinct was to ignore it, but she worried that Sera might keep escalating, disrupting her further. Reluctantly, she replied,

His brows furrowed as he

replied quickly, shaking

could tell from her reaction exactly what

and for all? I don't want my assistant dealing with this

to Sera would

entirely on the job. I don't want to see you wasting time dealing

I understand,"

arrangements, were handled in advance. Their rooms were conveniently across from each other. Before parting, Wilfred instructed her, "Get some rest tonight. I have a meeting

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