Mrs. Stone was stunned into silence by the officer's stern words. She stopped her hysterics, but her eyes still held traces of resentment and unease.

Meanwhile, in another part of the station, Karina sat on a sofa, her mood as heavy and oppressive as the overcast sky outside.

Her mind replayed the countless entanglements with the Stone family-the slander, the extortion, the endless pain. Those memories surged like waves, solidifying her determination to break free entirely. Staying in Birkham would only mean being drained by the insatiable greed of the Stones.

Slowly, Karina took out her phone. Her fingers hesitated before they hovered over Wilfred's contact. Taking a deep breath, she dialed his number.

The line connected quickly, and Wilfred's calm, caring voice came through. "Karina, what's wrong?"

Her lips trembled slightly, her voice tinged with an almost imperceptible quaver. "Dr. Wilfred, I need to tell you something.

"I don't think I can stay in Birkham anymore. The Stones won't stop harassing me. Can you... can you help me find a job somewhere else? I need to leave and start over."

a moment, clearly

replied steadily, "Karina, I understand how you feel. If you've made

you to have a suitable

you so much, Dr. Wilfred. I thought you'd try to convince me to stay and face everything.

want to see you living in pain and fear. A change of environment might be

as you say," Karina replied, trying

call, Wilfred immediately began working

After thoughtful consideration, he shortlisted several hospitals in cities with strong reputations for advanced medical practices and

one of these

the director of a renowned hospital in Atlantis. After exchanging pleasantries, he got straight

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