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.

things and followed Wilfred out of

*

were leaving, a message from Sera popped up on Karina's

ruin you, you'd better do as

to ignore it, but she worried that Sera might keep escalating, disrupting her further. Reluctantly, she replied, "If you'd like me to take

darkened, because Wilfred noticed immediately. His brows furrowed as he

Karina replied quickly, shaking

reaction exactly

I don't want my assistant

response to Sera would quiet her for a

we're traveling for work. I expect you to focus entirely on

I understand," Karina replied,

last time, all the logistics for their trip, including the hotel arrangements, were handled in advance. Their rooms were conveniently across from each other. Before parting, Wilfred instructed her, "Get some rest tonight. I have

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